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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.44, 1,180.44 and 300.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.44, 1,180.44 and 300.12 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.44 : 1,180.44 = 300.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.44/1,180.44 = 300.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.44x = 1,180.44 × 300.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.44x = 354,273.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,273.65/787.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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