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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.71, 1,173.05 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.71, 1,173.05 and 295.11 is: 442.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.71 : 1,173.05 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.71/1,173.05 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.71x = 1,173.05 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.71x = 346,178.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,178.79/781.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.85

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