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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,173.42 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,173.42 and 294.90 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,173.42 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,173.42 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,173.42 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 346,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,041.56/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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