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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.93, 1,172.94 and 294.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.93, 1,172.94 and 294.85 is: 442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.93 : 1,172.94 = 294.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.93/1,172.94 = 294.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.93x = 1,172.94 × 294.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.93x = 345,841.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,841.36/781.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.29

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