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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.63, 1,175.94 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.63, 1,175.94 and 296.64 is: 445.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.63 : 1,175.94 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.63/1,175.94 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.63x = 1,175.94 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.63x = 348,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,830.84/783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.15

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