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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.38, 1,172.52 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.38, 1,172.52 and 294.42 is: 441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.38 : 1,172.52 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.38/1,172.52 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.38x = 1,172.52 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.38x = 345,213.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,213.34/781.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.80

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