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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,174.92 and 296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,174.92 and 296.70 is: 445.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,174.92 = 296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,174.92 = 296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,174.92 × 296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 348,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,598.76/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.04

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