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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.72, 1,172.76 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.72, 1,172.76 and 295 is: 442.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.72 : 1,172.76 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.72/1,172.76 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.72x = 1,172.76 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.72x = 345,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,964.20/781.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.57

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