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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.31, 1,172.12 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.31, 1,172.12 and 294.33 is: 441.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.31 : 1,172.12 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.31/1,172.12 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.31x = 1,172.12 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.31x = 344,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,988.61/781.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.55

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