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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.63, 1,177.44 and 297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.63, 1,177.44 and 297.64 is: 446.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.63 : 1,177.44 = 297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.63/1,177.44 = 297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.63x = 1,177.44 × 297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.63x = 350,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,453.24/784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.65

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