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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,175.30 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,175.30 and 297.40 is: 445.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,175.30 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,175.30 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,175.30 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 349,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,534.22/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.82

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