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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.05, 1,175.62 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.05, 1,175.62 and 297.14 is: 445.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.05 : 1,175.62 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.05/1,175.62 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.05x = 1,175.62 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.05x = 349,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,323.73/784.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.54

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