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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.53, 1,172.30 and 294.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.53, 1,172.30 and 294.32 is: 441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.53 : 1,172.30 = 294.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.53/1,172.30 = 294.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.53x = 1,172.30 × 294.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.53x = 345,024.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,024.00/781.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.47

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