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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.48, 1,180.24 and 299.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.48, 1,180.24 and 299.51 is: 449.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.48 : 1,180.24 = 299.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.48/1,180.24 = 299.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.48x = 1,180.24 × 299.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.48x = 353,491.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,491.46/786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.46

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