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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.11, 1,173.41 and 295.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.11, 1,173.41 and 295.19 is: 442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.11 : 1,173.41 = 295.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.11/1,173.41 = 295.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.11x = 1,173.41 × 295.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.11x = 346,378.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,378.90/782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.88

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