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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.05, 1,174.12 and 296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.05, 1,174.12 and 296.14 is: 444.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.05 : 1,174.12 = 296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.05/1,174.12 = 296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.05x = 1,174.12 × 296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.05x = 347,700.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,700.22/783.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.03

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