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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.48, 1,179.89 and 299.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.48, 1,179.89 and 299.53 is: 449.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.48 : 1,179.89 = 299.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.48/1,179.89 = 299.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.48x = 1,179.89 × 299.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.48x = 353,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,413.55/786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.36

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