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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,172.04 and 294.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,172.04 and 294.38 is: 441.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,172.04 = 294.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,172.04 = 294.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,172.04 × 294.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 345,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,025.14/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.56

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