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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.01, 1,179.21 and 298.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.01, 1,179.21 and 298.79 is: 448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.01 : 1,179.21 = 298.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.01/1,179.21 = 298.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.01x = 1,179.21 × 298.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.01x = 352,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,334.66/786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.26

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