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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.90, 1,172.98 and 294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.90, 1,172.98 and 294.99 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.90 : 1,172.98 = 294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.90/1,172.98 = 294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.90x = 1,172.98 × 294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.90x = 346,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,019.94/781.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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