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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.43, 1,176.84 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.43, 1,176.84 and 297.48 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.43 : 1,176.84 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.43/1,176.84 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.43x = 1,176.84 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.43x = 350,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,086.36/784.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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