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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.73, 1,175.19 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.73, 1,175.19 and 296.45 is: 444.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.73 : 1,175.19 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.73/1,175.19 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.73x = 1,175.19 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.73x = 348,385.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,385.08/783.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.52

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