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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.03, 1,175.36 and 297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.03, 1,175.36 and 297.42 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.03 : 1,175.36 = 297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.03/1,175.36 = 297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.03x = 1,175.36 × 297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.03x = 349,574.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,574.08/784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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