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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,178.30 and 298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,178.30 and 298.95 is: 448.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,178.30 = 298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,178.30 = 298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,178.30 × 298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 352,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,252.79/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.14

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