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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.40, 1,171.94 and 288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.40, 1,171.94 and 288.11 is: 432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.40 : 1,171.94 = 288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.40/1,171.94 = 288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.40x = 1,171.94 × 288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.40x = 337,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,647.63/781.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.11

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