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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.78, 1,177.18 and 297.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.78, 1,177.18 and 297.86 is: 446.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.78 : 1,177.18 = 297.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.78/1,177.18 = 297.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.78x = 1,177.18 × 297.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.78x = 350,628.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,628.20/784.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.79

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