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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,176.32 and 297.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,176.32 and 297.14 is: 445.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,176.32 = 297.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,176.32 = 297.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,176.32 × 297.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 349,531.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,531.72/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.79

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