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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.80, 1,172.58 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.80, 1,172.58 and 294.84 is: 442.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.80 : 1,172.58 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.80/1,172.58 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.80x = 1,172.58 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.80x = 345,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,723.49/781.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.21

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