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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.57, 1,174.89 and 296.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.57, 1,174.89 and 296.37 is: 444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.57 : 1,174.89 = 296.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.57/1,174.89 = 296.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.57x = 1,174.89 × 296.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.57x = 348,202.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,202.15/783.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.38

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