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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,179.62 and 299.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,179.62 and 299.34 is: 449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,179.62 = 299.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,179.62 = 299.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,179.62 × 299.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 353,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,105.95/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.08

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