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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.31, 1,183.02 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.31, 1,183.02 and 295.14 is: 442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.31 : 1,183.02 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.31/1,183.02 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.31x = 1,183.02 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.31x = 349,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,156.52/788.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.92

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