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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.14, 1,176.36 and 297.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.14, 1,176.36 and 297.19 is: 445.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.14 : 1,176.36 = 297.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.14/1,176.36 = 297.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.14x = 1,176.36 × 297.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.14x = 349,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,602.43/784.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.84

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