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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,179.66 and 300.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,179.66 and 300.03 is: 449.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,179.66 = 300.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,179.66 = 300.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,179.66 × 300.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 353,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,934.84/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.59

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