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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,178.37 and 298.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,178.37 and 298.98 is: 448.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,178.37 = 298.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,178.37 = 298.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,178.37 × 298.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 352,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,309.06/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.20

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