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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.02, 1,174.74 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.02, 1,174.74 and 296.08 is: 444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.02 : 1,174.74 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.02/1,174.74 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.02x = 1,174.74 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.02x = 347,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,814.08/783.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.19

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