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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.13, 1,180.89 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.13, 1,180.89 and 299.91 is: 449.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.13 : 1,180.89 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.13/1,180.89 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.13x = 1,180.89 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.13x = 354,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,160.72/787.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.94

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