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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,173.75 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,173.75 and 295.93 is: 443.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,173.75 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,173.75 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,173.75 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 347,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,347.84/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.61

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