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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.61, 1,187.55 and 297.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.61, 1,187.55 and 297.98 is: 447.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.61 : 1,187.55 = 297.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.61/1,187.55 = 297.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.61x = 1,187.55 × 297.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.61x = 353,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,860.21/791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.01

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