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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,175.61 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,175.61 and 296.64 is: 445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,175.61 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,175.61 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,175.61 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 348,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,732.95/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.07

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