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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,175.59 and 297.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,175.59 and 297.12 is: 445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,175.59 = 297.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,175.59 = 297.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,175.59 × 297.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 349,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,291.30/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.50

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