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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.12, 1,178.71 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.12, 1,178.71 and 299.20 is: 448.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.12 : 1,178.71 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.12/1,178.71 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.12x = 1,178.71 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.12x = 352,670.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,670.03/786.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.62

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