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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.81, 1,176.54 and 297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.81, 1,176.54 and 297.55 is: 446.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.81 : 1,176.54 = 297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.81/1,176.54 = 297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.81x = 1,176.54 × 297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.81x = 350,079.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,079.48/784.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.07

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