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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.21, 1,174.44 and 289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.21, 1,174.44 and 289.28 is: 433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.21 : 1,174.44 = 289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.21/1,174.44 = 289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.21x = 1,174.44 × 289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.21x = 339,742.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,742.00/783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.78

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