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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,175.41 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,175.41 and 290.17 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,175.41 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,175.41 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,175.41 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 341,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,063.94/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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