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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.64, 1,179.96 and 299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.64, 1,179.96 and 299.60 is: 449.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.64 : 1,179.96 = 299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.64/1,179.96 = 299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.64x = 1,179.96 × 299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.64x = 353,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,516.02/786.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.40

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