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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.16, 1,175.76 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.16, 1,175.76 and 297.08 is: 445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.16 : 1,175.76 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.16/1,175.76 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.16x = 1,175.76 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.16x = 349,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,294.78/784.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.44

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