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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,176.62 and 297.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,176.62 and 297.66 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,176.62 = 297.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,176.62 = 297.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,176.62 × 297.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 350,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,231.22/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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