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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,180.13 and 299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,180.13 and 299.63 is: 449.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,180.13 = 299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,180.13 = 299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,180.13 × 299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 353,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,594.95/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.57

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