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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,177.44 and 298.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,177.44 and 298.12 is: 446.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,177.44 = 298.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,177.44 = 298.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,177.44 × 298.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 351,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,018.41/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.91

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