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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.36, 1,172.19 and 294.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.36, 1,172.19 and 294.41 is: 441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.36 : 1,172.19 = 294.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.36/1,172.19 = 294.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.36x = 1,172.19 × 294.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.36x = 345,108.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,108.49/781.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.68

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