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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,175.94 and 297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,175.94 and 297.50 is: 445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,175.94 = 297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,175.94 = 297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,175.94 × 297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 349,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,842.15/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.99

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