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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,181.09 and 300.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,181.09 and 300.31 is: 450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,181.09 = 300.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,181.09 = 300.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,181.09 × 300.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 354,685.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,685.73/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.57

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