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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.18, 1,180.96 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.18, 1,180.96 and 300.22 is: 450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.18 : 1,180.96 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.18/1,180.96 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.18x = 1,180.96 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.18x = 354,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,547.81/787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.40

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