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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,178.94 and 299.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,178.94 and 299.04 is: 448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,178.94 = 299.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,178.94 = 299.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,178.94 × 299.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 352,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550.22/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.54

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