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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.63, 1,179.01 and 299.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.63, 1,179.01 and 299.21 is: 448.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.63 : 1,179.01 = 299.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.63/1,179.01 = 299.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.63x = 1,179.01 × 299.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.63x = 352,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,771.58/786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.46

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