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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.56, 1,171.44 and 294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.56, 1,171.44 and 294.12 is: 440.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.56 : 1,171.44 = 294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.56/1,171.44 = 294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.56x = 1,171.44 × 294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.56x = 344,543.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,543.93/781.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.84

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