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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,172.64 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,172.64 and 295.04 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,172.64 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,172.64 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,172.64 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 345,975.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,975.71/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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