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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.27, 1,175.12 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.27, 1,175.12 and 296.33 is: 444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.27 : 1,175.12 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.27/1,175.12 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.27x = 1,175.12 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.27x = 348,223.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,223.31/783.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.58

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