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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.09, 1,178.10 and 298.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.09, 1,178.10 and 298.55 is: 448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.09 : 1,178.10 = 298.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.09/1,178.10 = 298.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.09x = 1,178.10 × 298.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.09x = 351,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,721.76/785.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.00

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