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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.55, 1,181.79 and 301.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.55, 1,181.79 and 301.01 is: 451.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.55 : 1,181.79 = 301.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.55/1,181.79 = 301.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.55x = 1,181.79 × 301.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.55x = 355,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,724.70/787.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.69

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