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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.21, 1,179.33 and 299.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.21, 1,179.33 and 299.19 is: 448.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.21 : 1,179.33 = 299.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.21/1,179.33 = 299.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.21x = 1,179.33 × 299.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.21x = 352,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,843.74/786.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.79

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