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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,173.28 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,173.28 and 294.96 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,173.28 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,173.28 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,173.28 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 346,070.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,070.67/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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