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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,174.31 and 295.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,174.31 and 295.89 is: 443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,174.31 = 295.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,174.31 = 295.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,174.31 × 295.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 347,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,466.59/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.79

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