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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.84, 1,173.07 and 295.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.84, 1,173.07 and 295.02 is: 442.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.84 : 1,173.07 = 295.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.84/1,173.07 = 295.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.84x = 1,173.07 × 295.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.84x = 346,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,079.11/781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.65

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