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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.10, 1,175.92 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.10, 1,175.92 and 296.89 is: 445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.10 : 1,175.92 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.10/1,175.92 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.10x = 1,175.92 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.10x = 349,115.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,115.21/784.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.24

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