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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.13, 1,179.39 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.13, 1,179.39 and 298.91 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.13 : 1,179.39 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.13/1,179.39 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.13x = 1,179.39 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.13x = 352,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,534.41/786.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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