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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.40, 1,173.96 and 295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.40, 1,173.96 and 295.50 is: 443.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.40 : 1,173.96 = 295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.40/1,173.96 = 295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.40x = 1,173.96 × 295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.40x = 346,905.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,905.18/782.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.39

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