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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.35, 1,179.36 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.35, 1,179.36 and 299.27 is: 448.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.35 : 1,179.36 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.35/1,179.36 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.35x = 1,179.36 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.35x = 352,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,941.17/786.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.84

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