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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.60, 1,179.18 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.60, 1,179.18 and 299.52 is: 449.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.60 : 1,179.18 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.60/1,179.18 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.60x = 1,179.18 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.60x = 353,187.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,187.99/786.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.01

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