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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,177.74 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,177.74 and 298.08 is: 446.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,177.74 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,177.74 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,177.74 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 351,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,060.74/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.81

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