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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,174.80 and 289.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,174.80 and 289.64 is: 434.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,174.80 = 289.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,174.80 = 289.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,174.80 × 289.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 340,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,273.53/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.63

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