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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.71, 1,175.62 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.71, 1,175.62 and 290.01 is: 435.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.71 : 1,175.62 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.71/1,175.62 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.71x = 1,175.62 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.71x = 340,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,941.56/783.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.04

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