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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.40, 1,177.62 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.40, 1,177.62 and 297.91 is: 446.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.40 : 1,177.62 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.40/1,177.62 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.40x = 1,177.62 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.40x = 350,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,824.77/785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.68

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