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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,176.28 and 290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,176.28 and 290.67 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,176.28 = 290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,176.28 = 290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,176.28 × 290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 341,910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,910.79/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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