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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.86, 1,182.54 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.86, 1,182.54 and 295.14 is: 442.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.86 : 1,182.54 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.86/1,182.54 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.86x = 1,182.54 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.86x = 349,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,009.17/788.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.42

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