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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.97, 1,180.45 and 293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.97, 1,180.45 and 293.27 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.97 : 1,180.45 = 293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.97/1,180.45 = 293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.97x = 1,180.45 × 293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.97x = 346,190.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,190.57/786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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