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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,171.91 and 294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,171.91 and 294.20 is: 441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,171.91 = 294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,171.91 = 294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,171.91 × 294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 344,774.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,774.45/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.22

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