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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.29, 1,181.66 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.29, 1,181.66 and 294.33 is: 441.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.29 : 1,181.66 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.29/1,181.66 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.29x = 1,181.66 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.29x = 347,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,797.99/788.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.21

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