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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,176.92 and 297.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,176.92 and 297.53 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,176.92 = 297.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,176.92 = 297.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,176.92 × 297.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 350,172.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,172.69/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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