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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.24, 1,174.56 and 296.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.24, 1,174.56 and 296.40 is: 444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.24 : 1,174.56 = 296.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.24/1,174.56 = 296.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.24x = 1,174.56 × 296.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.24x = 348,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,139.58/783.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.49

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