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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.22, 1,173.59 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.22, 1,173.59 and 295.31 is: 443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.22 : 1,173.59 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.22/1,173.59 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.22x = 1,173.59 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.22x = 346,575.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,575.43/782.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.06

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