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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.53, 1,176.84 and 297.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.53, 1,176.84 and 297.57 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.53 : 1,176.84 = 297.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.53/1,176.84 = 297.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.53x = 1,176.84 × 297.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.53x = 350,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,192.28/784.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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