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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,179.92 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,179.92 and 299.68 is: 449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,179.92 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,179.92 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,179.92 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 353,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,601.18/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.53

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