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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,174.48 and 295.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,174.48 and 295.96 is: 443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,174.48 = 295.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,174.48 = 295.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,174.48 × 295.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 347,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,599.10/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.98

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