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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,174.18 and 295.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,174.18 and 295.72 is: 443.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,174.18 = 295.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,174.18 = 295.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,174.18 × 295.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 347,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,227.03/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.64

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