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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.73, 1,174.35 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.73, 1,174.35 and 295.85 is: 443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.73 : 1,174.35 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.73/1,174.35 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.73x = 1,174.35 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.73x = 347,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,425.58/782.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.86

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