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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.58, 1,176.35 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.58, 1,176.35 and 290.88 is: 436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.58 : 1,176.35 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.58/1,176.35 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.58x = 1,176.35 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.58x = 342,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,175.23/784.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.13

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