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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,179.55 and 299.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,179.55 and 299.97 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,179.55 = 299.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,179.55 = 299.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,179.55 × 299.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 353,829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,829.61/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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