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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,179.46 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,179.46 and 299.70 is: 449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,179.46 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,179.46 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,179.46 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 353,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,484.16/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.37

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