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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,175.08 and 296.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,175.08 and 296.34 is: 444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,175.08 = 296.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,175.08 = 296.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,175.08 × 296.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 348,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,223.21/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.56

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