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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.25, 1,173.77 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.25, 1,173.77 and 295.44 is: 443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.25 : 1,173.77 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.25/1,173.77 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.25x = 1,173.77 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.25x = 346,778.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,778.61/782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.31

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