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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,173.52 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,173.52 and 295.49 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,173.52 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,173.52 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,173.52 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 346,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,763.42/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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