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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.27, 1,174.23 and 296.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.27, 1,174.23 and 296.67 is: 444.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.27 : 1,174.23 = 296.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.27/1,174.23 = 296.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.27x = 1,174.23 × 296.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.27x = 348,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,358.81/783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.75

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