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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.88, 1,174.05 and 449.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.88, 1,174.05 and 449.90 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.88 : 1,174.05 = 449.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.88/1,174.05 = 449.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.88x = 1,174.05 × 449.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.88x = 528,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,205.10/783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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