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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,178.15 and 292.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,178.15 and 292.16 is: 438.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,178.15 = 292.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,178.15 = 292.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,178.15 × 292.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 344,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,208.30/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.19

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