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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.34, 1,172.94 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.34, 1,172.94 and 295.26 is: 442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.34 : 1,172.94 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.34/1,172.94 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.34x = 1,172.94 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.34x = 346,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,322.26/782.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.67

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