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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.86, 1,174.12 and 295.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.86, 1,174.12 and 295.90 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.86 : 1,174.12 = 295.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.86/1,174.12 = 295.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.86x = 1,174.12 × 295.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.86x = 347,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,422.11/782.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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