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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.13, 1,175.49 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.13, 1,175.49 and 297.53 is: 446.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.13 : 1,175.49 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.13/1,175.49 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.13x = 1,175.49 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.13x = 349,737.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,737.66/784.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.02

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