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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.75, 1,177.40 and 297.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.75, 1,177.40 and 297.80 is: 446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.75 : 1,177.40 = 297.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.75/1,177.40 = 297.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.75x = 1,177.40 × 297.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.75x = 350,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,628.99/784.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.80

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