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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.72, 1,178.64 and 298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.72, 1,178.64 and 298.88 is: 448.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.72 : 1,178.64 = 298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.72/1,178.64 = 298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.72x = 1,178.64 × 298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.72x = 352,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,271.92/785.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.34

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