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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,177.74 and 298.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,177.74 and 298.44 is: 447.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,177.74 = 298.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,177.74 = 298.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,177.74 × 298.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 351,484.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,484.73/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.57

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