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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.21, 1,174.68 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.21, 1,174.68 and 296.15 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.21 : 1,174.68 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.21/1,174.68 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.21x = 1,174.68 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.21x = 347,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,881.48/783.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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