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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.34, 1,176.82 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.34, 1,176.82 and 297.52 is: 446.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.34 : 1,176.82 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.34/1,176.82 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.34x = 1,176.82 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.34x = 350,127.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,127.49/784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.40

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