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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.93, 1,181 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.93, 1,181 and 300.12 is: 450.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.93 : 1,181 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.93/1,181 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.93x = 1,181 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.93x = 354,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,441.72/786.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.41

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