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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.88, 1,180.16 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.88, 1,180.16 and 299.84 is: 449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.88 : 1,180.16 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.88/1,180.16 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.88x = 1,180.16 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.88x = 353,859.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,859.17/786.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.70

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