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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.54, 1,177.01 and 297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.54, 1,177.01 and 297.60 is: 446.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.54 : 1,177.01 = 297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.54/1,177.01 = 297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.54x = 1,177.01 × 297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.54x = 350,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,278.18/784.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.48

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