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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,180.20 and 299.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,180.20 and 299.96 is: 449.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,180.20 = 299.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,180.20 = 299.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,180.20 × 299.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 354,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,012.79/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.68

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