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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.25, 1,176.59 and 297.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.25, 1,176.59 and 297.35 is: 446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.25 : 1,176.59 = 297.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.25/1,176.59 = 297.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.25x = 1,176.59 × 297.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.25x = 349,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,853.90/784.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.10

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