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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,175.19 and 296.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,175.19 and 296.75 is: 445.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,175.19 = 296.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,175.19 = 296.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,175.19 × 296.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 348,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,737.63/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.18

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