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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.33, 1,177.84 and 298.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.33, 1,177.84 and 298.32 is: 447.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.33 : 1,177.84 = 298.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.33/1,177.84 = 298.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.33x = 1,177.84 × 298.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.33x = 351,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,369.18/785.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.42

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