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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,179.35 and 299.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,179.35 and 299.27 is: 448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,179.35 = 299.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,179.35 = 299.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,179.35 × 299.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 352,942.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,942.58/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.73

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