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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.87, 1,173.69 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.87, 1,173.69 and 295.65 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.87 : 1,173.69 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.87/1,173.69 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.87x = 1,173.69 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.87x = 347,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,001.45/782.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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