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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,176.82 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,176.82 and 297.60 is: 446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,176.82 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,176.82 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,176.82 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 350,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,221.63/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.47

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