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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,178.10 and 298.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,178.10 and 298.35 is: 447.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,178.10 = 298.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,178.10 = 298.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,178.10 × 298.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 351,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,486.14/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.58

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