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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.34, 1,174.44 and 296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.34, 1,174.44 and 296.26 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.34 : 1,174.44 = 296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.34/1,174.44 = 296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.34x = 1,174.44 × 296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.34x = 347,939.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,939.59/783.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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