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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.79, 1,174.28 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.79, 1,174.28 and 289.19 is: 433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.79 : 1,174.28 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.79/1,174.28 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.79x = 1,174.28 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.79x = 339,582.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,582.72/782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.81

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