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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.61, 1,172.28 and 294.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.61, 1,172.28 and 294.67 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.61 : 1,172.28 = 294.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.61/1,172.28 = 294.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.61x = 1,172.28 × 294.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.61x = 345,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,433.92/781.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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