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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.50, 1,173.80 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.50, 1,173.80 and 289.04 is: 433.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.50 : 1,173.80 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.50/1,173.80 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.50x = 1,173.80 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.50x = 339,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,275.15/782.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.58

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