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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,174.55 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,174.55 and 308.20 is: 462.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,174.55 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,174.55 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,174.55 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 361,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,992.99/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.30

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