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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.50 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.50 and 198.04 is: 297.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.50 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.50 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.50 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 232,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,597.98/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.04

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