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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.14, 1,171.23 and 294.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.14, 1,171.23 and 294.23 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.14 : 1,171.23 = 294.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.14/1,171.23 = 294.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.14x = 1,171.23 × 294.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.14x = 344,612.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,612.83/781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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