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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.16, 1,175.61 and 296.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.16, 1,175.61 and 296.93 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.16 : 1,175.61 = 296.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.16/1,175.61 = 296.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.16x = 1,175.61 × 296.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.16x = 349,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,073.88/784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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