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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,175.92 and 297.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,175.92 and 297.48 is: 445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,175.92 = 297.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,175.92 = 297.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,175.92 × 297.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 349,812.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,812.68/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.94

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