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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,180.10 and 293.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,180.10 and 293.18 is: 439.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,180.10 = 293.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,180.10 = 293.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,180.10 × 293.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 345,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,981.72/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.93

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