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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.99, 1,174.46 and 289.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.99, 1,174.46 and 289.51 is: 434.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.99 : 1,174.46 = 289.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.99/1,174.46 = 289.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.99x = 1,174.46 × 289.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.99x = 340,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,016.47/782.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.26

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