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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.50, 1,177.20 and 291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.50, 1,177.20 and 291.25 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.50 : 1,177.20 = 291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.50/1,177.20 = 291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.50x = 1,177.20 × 291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.50x = 342,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,859.50/784.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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