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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.60, 1,171.50 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.60, 1,171.50 and 294.44 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.60 : 1,171.50 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.60/1,171.50 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.60x = 1,171.50 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.60x = 344,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,936.46/781.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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