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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.04, 1,174.73 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.04, 1,174.73 and 296.08 is: 444.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.04 : 1,174.73 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.04/1,174.73 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.04x = 1,174.73 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.04x = 347,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,812.58/783.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.18

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