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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,181.22 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,181.22 and 300.40 is: 450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,181.22 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,181.22 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,181.22 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 354,838.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,838.49/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.74

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