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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.18, 1,171.14 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.18, 1,171.14 and 293.96 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.18 : 1,171.14 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.18/1,171.14 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.18x = 1,171.14 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.18x = 344,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,268.31/781.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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