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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.12, 1,181.04 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.12, 1,181.04 and 300.08 is: 450.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.12 : 1,181.04 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.12/1,181.04 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.12x = 1,181.04 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.12x = 354,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,406.48/787.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.26

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