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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.82, 1,179.54 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.82, 1,179.54 and 299.55 is: 449.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.82 : 1,179.54 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.82/1,179.54 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.82x = 1,179.54 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.82x = 353,331.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,331.21/786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.06

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