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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.52, 1,176.65 and 291.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.52, 1,176.65 and 291.16 is: 436.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.52 : 1,176.65 = 291.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.52/1,176.65 = 291.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.52x = 1,176.65 × 291.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.52x = 342,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,593.41/784.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.69

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