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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.09 and 299.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.09 and 299.77 is: 449.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.09 = 299.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.09 = 299.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.09 × 299.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 353,755.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,755.58/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.48

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