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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.72, 1,175.31 and 296.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.72, 1,175.31 and 296.91 is: 445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.72 : 1,175.31 = 296.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.72/1,175.31 = 296.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.72x = 1,175.31 × 296.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.72x = 348,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,961.29/783.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.26

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