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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.20, 1,177.76 and 298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.20, 1,177.76 and 298.24 is: 447.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.20 : 1,177.76 = 298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.20/1,177.76 = 298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.20x = 1,177.76 × 298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.20x = 351,255.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,255.14/785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.34

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