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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,172.04 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,172.04 and 295.04 is: 442.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,172.04 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,172.04 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,172.04 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 345,798.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,798.68/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.20

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