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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.39, 1,172.31 and 294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.39, 1,172.31 and 294.35 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.39 : 1,172.31 = 294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.39/1,172.31 = 294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.39x = 1,172.31 × 294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.39x = 345,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,062.48/781.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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