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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.97, 1,180.41 and 299.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.97, 1,180.41 and 299.80 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.97 : 1,180.41 = 299.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.97/1,180.41 = 299.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.97x = 1,180.41 × 299.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.97x = 353,886.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,886.92/786.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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