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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.67, 1,176.88 and 291.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.67, 1,176.88 and 291.31 is: 436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.67 : 1,176.88 = 291.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.67/1,176.88 = 291.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.67x = 1,176.88 × 291.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.67x = 342,836.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,836.91/784.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.92

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