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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.39, 1,171.38 and 294.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.39, 1,171.38 and 294.09 is: 440.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.39 : 1,171.38 = 294.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.39/1,171.38 = 294.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.39x = 1,171.38 × 294.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.39x = 344,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,491.14/781.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.87

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