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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.74, 1,179.71 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.74, 1,179.71 and 293.13 is: 439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.74 : 1,179.71 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.74/1,179.71 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.74x = 1,179.71 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.74x = 345,801.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,801.03/786.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.54

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