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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.56, 1,179.88 and 299.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.56, 1,179.88 and 299.44 is: 449.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.56 : 1,179.88 = 299.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.56/1,179.88 = 299.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.56x = 1,179.88 × 299.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.56x = 353,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,303.27/786.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.18

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