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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.03, 1,180.59 and 300.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.03, 1,180.59 and 300.07 is: 450.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.03 : 1,180.59 = 300.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.03/1,180.59 = 300.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.03x = 1,180.59 × 300.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.03x = 354,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,259.64/787.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.12

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