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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,178.80 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,178.80 and 299.26 is: 448.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,178.80 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,178.80 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,178.80 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 352,767.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,767.69/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.71

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