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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.66, 1,178.33 and 298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.66, 1,178.33 and 298.54 is: 447.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.66 : 1,178.33 = 298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.66/1,178.33 = 298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.66x = 1,178.33 × 298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.66x = 351,778.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,778.64/785.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.75

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