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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.03, 1,174.52 and 198.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.03, 1,174.52 and 198.03 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.03 : 1,174.52 = 198.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.03/1,174.52 = 198.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.03x = 1,174.52 × 198.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.03x = 232,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,589.21/783.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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