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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,178.01 and 298.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,178.01 and 298.30 is: 447.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,178.01 = 298.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,178.01 = 298.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,178.01 × 298.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 351,400.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,400.38/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.50

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