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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791.75, 1,186.98 and 297.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791.75, 1,186.98 and 297.87 is: 446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791.75 : 1,186.98 = 297.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791.75/1,186.98 = 297.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791.75x = 1,186.98 × 297.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791.75x = 353,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,565.73/791.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.57

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