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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,177.99 and 298.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,177.99 and 298.68 is: 447.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,177.99 = 298.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,177.99 = 298.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,177.99 × 298.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 351,842.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,842.05/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.88

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