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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.30, 1,180.96 and 300.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.30, 1,180.96 and 300.40 is: 450.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.30 : 1,180.96 = 300.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.30/1,180.96 = 300.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.30x = 1,180.96 × 300.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.30x = 354,756.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,756.68/787.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.60

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