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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.01, 1,176.78 and 297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.01, 1,176.78 and 297.73 is: 446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.01 : 1,176.78 = 297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.01/1,176.78 = 297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.01x = 1,176.78 × 297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.01x = 350,362.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,362.71/785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.32

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