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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.90, 1,176.98 and 291.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.90, 1,176.98 and 291.15 is: 436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.90 : 1,176.98 = 291.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.90/1,176.98 = 291.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.90x = 1,176.98 × 291.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.90x = 342,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,676.27/784.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.59

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