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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.68, 1,177.22 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.68, 1,177.22 and 297.87 is: 446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.68 : 1,177.22 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.68/1,177.22 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.68x = 1,177.22 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.68x = 350,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,658.52/784.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.88

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