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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,180.45 and 299.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,180.45 and 299.65 is: 449.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,180.45 = 299.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,180.45 = 299.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,180.45 × 299.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 353,720.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,720.64/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.69

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