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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.03, 1,176.85 and 298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.03, 1,176.85 and 298.42 is: 447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.03 : 1,176.85 = 298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.03/1,176.85 = 298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.03x = 1,176.85 × 298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.03x = 351,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,195.58/785.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.37

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