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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.16, 1,172.61 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.16, 1,172.61 and 294.93 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.16 : 1,172.61 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.16/1,172.61 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.16x = 1,172.61 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.16x = 345,837.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,837.87/782.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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