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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,173.18 and 295.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,173.18 and 295.08 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,173.18 = 295.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,173.18 = 295.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,173.18 × 295.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 346,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,181.95/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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