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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.16, 1,180.59 and 293.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.16, 1,180.59 and 293.50 is: 440.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.16 : 1,180.59 = 293.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.16/1,180.59 = 293.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.16x = 1,180.59 × 293.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.16x = 346,503.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,503.17/787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.19

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