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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.37, 1,180.05 and 299.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.37, 1,180.05 and 299.47 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.37 : 1,180.05 = 299.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.37/1,180.05 = 299.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.37x = 1,180.05 × 299.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.37x = 353,389.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,389.57/786.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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