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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.15, 1,177.89 and 298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.15, 1,177.89 and 298.20 is: 447.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.15 : 1,177.89 = 298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.15/1,177.89 = 298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.15x = 1,177.89 × 298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.15x = 351,246.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,246.80/785.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.36

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