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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.77, 1,176.69 and 297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.77, 1,176.69 and 297.30 is: 445.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.77 : 1,176.69 = 297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.77/1,176.69 = 297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.77x = 1,176.69 × 297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.77x = 349,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,829.94/784.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.77

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