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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,175.45 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,175.45 and 296.63 is: 444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,175.45 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,175.45 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,175.45 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 348,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,666.37/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.73

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