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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,178.97 and 299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,178.97 and 299.08 is: 448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,178.97 = 299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,178.97 = 299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,178.97 × 299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 352,606.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,606.35/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.59

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