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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,172.94 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,172.94 and 295.48 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,172.94 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,172.94 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,172.94 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 346,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,580.31/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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