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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,179.63 and 299.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,179.63 and 299.40 is: 449.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,179.63 = 299.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,179.63 = 299.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,179.63 × 299.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 353,181.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,181.22/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.15

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