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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.06, 1,173.15 and 295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.06, 1,173.15 and 295.11 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.06 : 1,173.15 = 295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.06/1,173.15 = 295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.06x = 1,173.15 × 295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.06x = 346,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,208.30/782.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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