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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.77, 1,178.69 and 298.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.77, 1,178.69 and 298.86 is: 448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.77 : 1,178.69 = 298.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.77/1,178.69 = 298.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.77x = 1,178.69 × 298.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.77x = 352,263.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,263.29/785.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.30

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