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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,177.10 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,177.10 and 291.18 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,177.10 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,177.10 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,177.10 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 342,747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,747.98/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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