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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.85, 1,172.95 and 294.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.85, 1,172.95 and 294.91 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.85 : 1,172.95 = 294.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.85/1,172.95 = 294.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.85x = 1,172.95 × 294.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.85x = 345,911.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,911.01/781.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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