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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.36, 1,180.15 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.36, 1,180.15 and 299.55 is: 449.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.36 : 1,180.15 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.36/1,180.15 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.36x = 1,180.15 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.36x = 353,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,513.93/786.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.56

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