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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.22, 1,175.01 and 296.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.22, 1,175.01 and 296.28 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.22 : 1,175.01 = 296.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.22/1,175.01 = 296.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.22x = 1,175.01 × 296.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.22x = 348,131.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,131.96/783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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