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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,172.80 and 295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,172.80 and 295.12 is: 442.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,172.80 = 295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,172.80 = 295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,172.80 × 295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 346,116.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,116.74/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.56

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