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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.17, 1,171.80 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.17, 1,171.80 and 294.18 is: 441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.17 : 1,171.80 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.17/1,171.80 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.17x = 1,171.80 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.17x = 344,720.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,720.12/781.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.29

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