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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.50, 1,178.68 and 299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.50, 1,178.68 and 299.28 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.50 : 1,178.68 = 299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.50/1,178.68 = 299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.50x = 1,178.68 × 299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.50x = 352,755.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,755.35/786.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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