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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.57, 1,172.31 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.57, 1,172.31 and 294.67 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.57 : 1,172.31 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.57/1,172.31 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.57x = 1,172.31 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.57x = 345,444.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,444.59/781.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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