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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.79, 1,180.35 and 299.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.79, 1,180.35 and 299.83 is: 449.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.79 : 1,180.35 = 299.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.79/1,180.35 = 299.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.79x = 1,180.35 × 299.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.79x = 353,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,904.34/786.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.81

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