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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.18, 1,173.96 and 296.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.18, 1,173.96 and 296.02 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.18 : 1,173.96 = 296.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.18/1,173.96 = 296.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.18x = 1,173.96 × 296.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.18x = 347,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,515.64/783.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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