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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.48, 1,171.86 and 294.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.48, 1,171.86 and 294.22 is: 441.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.48 : 1,171.86 = 294.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.48/1,171.86 = 294.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.48x = 1,171.86 × 294.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.48x = 344,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,784.65/781.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.19

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