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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.35, 1,175.99 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.35, 1,175.99 and 297.27 is: 445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.35 : 1,175.99 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.35/1,175.99 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.35x = 1,175.99 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.35x = 349,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,585.06/784.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.70

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