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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.50, 1,177.76 and 298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.50, 1,177.76 and 298.58 is: 447.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.50 : 1,177.76 = 298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.50/1,177.76 = 298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.50x = 1,177.76 × 298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.50x = 351,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,650.44/785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.68

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