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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.49, 1,180.24 and 299.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.49, 1,180.24 and 299.54 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.49 : 1,180.24 = 299.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.49/1,180.24 = 299.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.49x = 1,180.24 × 299.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.49x = 353,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,527.59/786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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