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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.76, 1,179.20 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.76, 1,179.20 and 299.20 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.76 : 1,179.20 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.76/1,179.20 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.76x = 1,179.20 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.76x = 352,816.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,816.64/785.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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