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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,173.77 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,173.77 and 295.78 is: 443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,173.77 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,173.77 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,173.77 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 347,176.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,176.21/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.68

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