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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.44, 1,180.11 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.44, 1,180.11 and 293.19 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.44 : 1,180.11 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.44/1,180.11 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.44x = 1,180.11 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.44x = 345,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,996.45/786.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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