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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.01, 1,179.29 and 299.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.01, 1,179.29 and 299.79 is: 449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.01 : 1,179.29 = 299.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.01/1,179.29 = 299.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.01x = 1,179.29 × 299.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.01x = 353,537.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,537.85/787.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.22

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