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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,172.48 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,172.48 and 294.71 is: 441.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,172.48 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,172.48 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,172.48 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 345,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,534.24/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.90

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