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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.66, 1,182.84 and 295

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.66, 1,182.84 and 295 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.66 : 1,182.84 = 295 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.66/1,182.84 = 295/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.66x = 1,182.84 × 295
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.66x = 348,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,937.80/788.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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