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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,178.35 and 298.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,178.35 and 298.69 is: 447.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,178.35 = 298.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,178.35 = 298.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,178.35 × 298.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 351,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,957.67/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.90

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