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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.04, 1,179.86 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.04, 1,179.86 and 300.42 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.04 : 1,179.86 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.04/1,179.86 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.04x = 1,179.86 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.04x = 354,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,452.04/787.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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