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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.03, 1,173.48 and 295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.03, 1,173.48 and 295.82 is: 443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.03 : 1,173.48 = 295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.03/1,173.48 = 295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.03x = 1,173.48 × 295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.03x = 347,138.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,138.85/783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.33

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