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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.41, 1,179.28 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.41, 1,179.28 and 292.85 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.41 : 1,179.28 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.41/1,179.28 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.41x = 1,179.28 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.41x = 345,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,352.15/786.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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