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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,179.18 and 299.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,179.18 and 299.13 is: 448.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,179.18 = 299.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,179.18 = 299.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,179.18 × 299.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 352,728.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,728.11/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.64

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