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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.85, 1,179.36 and 299.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.85, 1,179.36 and 299.85 is: 450.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.85 : 1,179.36 = 299.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.85/1,179.36 = 299.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.85x = 1,179.36 × 299.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.85x = 353,631.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,631.10/785.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.00

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