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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.24, 1,177.80 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.24, 1,177.80 and 298.30 is: 447.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.24 : 1,177.80 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.24/1,177.80 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.24x = 1,177.80 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.24x = 351,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,337.74/785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.43

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