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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,180.80 and 300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,180.80 and 300.05 is: 449.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,180.80 = 300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,180.80 = 300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,180.80 × 300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 354,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,299.04/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.89

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