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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.08, 1,173.59 and 288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.08, 1,173.59 and 288.84 is: 433.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.08 : 1,173.59 = 288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.08/1,173.59 = 288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.08x = 1,173.59 × 288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.08x = 338,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,974.29/782.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.42

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