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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,177.92 and 298.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,177.92 and 298.46 is: 447.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,177.92 = 298.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,177.92 = 298.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,177.92 × 298.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 351,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,562.00/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.41

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