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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.16, 1,171.28 and 294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.16, 1,171.28 and 294.08 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.16 : 1,171.28 = 294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.16/1,171.28 = 294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.16x = 1,171.28 × 294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.16x = 344,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,450.02/781.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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