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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,181.70 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,181.70 and 300.81 is: 451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,181.70 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,181.70 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,181.70 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 355,467.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,467.18/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.32

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