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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,173.84 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,173.84 and 295.72 is: 443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,173.84 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,173.84 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,173.84 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 347,127.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,127.96/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.55

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