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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,179.46 and 293.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,179.46 and 293.14 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,179.46 = 293.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,179.46 = 293.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,179.46 × 293.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 345,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,752.06/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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