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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.96, 1,179.52 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.96, 1,179.52 and 299.16 is: 448.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.96 : 1,179.52 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.96/1,179.52 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.96x = 1,179.52 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.96x = 352,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,865.20/785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.96

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