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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.17, 1,179.84 and 293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.17, 1,179.84 and 293.03 is: 439.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.17 : 1,179.84 = 293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.17/1,179.84 = 293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.17x = 1,179.84 × 293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.17x = 345,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,728.52/786.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.76

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