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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.02, 1,175.55 and 296.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.02, 1,175.55 and 296.55 is: 444.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.02 : 1,175.55 = 296.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.02/1,175.55 = 296.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.02x = 1,175.55 × 296.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.02x = 348,609.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,609.35/784.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.64

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