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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.44, 1,174.44 and 296.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.44, 1,174.44 and 296.48 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.44 : 1,174.44 = 296.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.44/1,174.44 = 296.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.44x = 1,174.44 × 296.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.44x = 348,197.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,197.97/783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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