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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.93, 1,177.46 and 297.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.93, 1,177.46 and 297.99 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.93 : 1,177.46 = 297.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.93/1,177.46 = 297.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.93x = 1,177.46 × 297.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.93x = 350,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,871.31/784.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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