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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,182.59 and 294.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,182.59 and 294.90 is: 442.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,182.59 = 294.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,182.59 = 294.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,182.59 × 294.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 348,745.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,745.79/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.46

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