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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.90, 1,175.98 and 296.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.90, 1,175.98 and 296.99 is: 445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.90 : 1,175.98 = 296.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.90/1,175.98 = 296.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.90x = 1,175.98 × 296.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.90x = 349,254.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,254.30/783.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.53

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