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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,179.18 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,179.18 and 299.16 is: 448.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,179.18 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,179.18 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,179.18 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 352,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,763.49/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.72

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