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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.11, 1,176.32 and 297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.11, 1,176.32 and 297.15 is: 445.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.11 : 1,176.32 = 297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.11/1,176.32 = 297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.11x = 1,176.32 × 297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.11x = 349,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,542.00/784.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.78

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