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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.98, 1,177.98 and 298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.98, 1,177.98 and 298.45 is: 447.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.98 : 1,177.98 = 298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.98/1,177.98 = 298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.98x = 1,177.98 × 298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.98x = 351,568.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,568.13/785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.30

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