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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.87, 1,176.30 and 296.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.87, 1,176.30 and 296.97 is: 445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.87 : 1,176.30 = 296.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.87/1,176.30 = 296.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.87x = 1,176.30 × 296.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.87x = 349,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,325.81/783.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.64

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