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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,176.84 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,176.84 and 291.03 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,176.84 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,176.84 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,176.84 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 342,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,496.71/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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