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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.50, 1,181.59 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.50, 1,181.59 and 300.42 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.50 : 1,181.59 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.50/1,181.59 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.50x = 1,181.59 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.50x = 354,972.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,972.52/787.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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