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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.11, 1,178.17 and 298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.11, 1,178.17 and 298.16 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.11 : 1,178.17 = 298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.11/1,178.17 = 298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.11x = 1,178.17 × 298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.11x = 351,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,283.17/785.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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