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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,181.52 and 300.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,181.52 and 300.78 is: 451.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,181.52 = 300.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,181.52 = 300.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,181.52 × 300.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 355,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,377.59/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.17

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