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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.26, 1,172.40 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.26, 1,172.40 and 294.36 is: 441.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.26 : 1,172.40 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.26/1,172.40 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.26x = 1,172.40 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.26x = 345,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,107.66/781.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.73

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