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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,179.03 and 299.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,179.03 and 299.23 is: 448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,179.03 = 299.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,179.03 = 299.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,179.03 × 299.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 352,801.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,801.15/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.57

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