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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.06, 1,178.13 and 298.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.06, 1,178.13 and 298.10 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.06 : 1,178.13 = 298.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.06/1,178.13 = 298.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.06x = 1,178.13 × 298.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.06x = 351,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,200.55/785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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