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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,172.45 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,172.45 and 295.04 is: 442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,172.45 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,172.45 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,172.45 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 345,919.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,919.65/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.59

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