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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.83, 1,175.75 and 290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.83, 1,175.75 and 290.24 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.83 : 1,175.75 = 290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.83/1,175.75 = 290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.83x = 1,175.75 × 290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.83x = 341,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,247.85/783.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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