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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.08, 1,179.06 and 299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.08, 1,179.06 and 299.12 is: 448.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.08 : 1,179.06 = 299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.08/1,179.06 = 299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.08x = 1,179.06 × 299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.08x = 352,680.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,680.43/786.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.66

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