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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.71, 1,181.97 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.71, 1,181.97 and 301.11 is: 451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.71 : 1,181.97 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.71/1,181.97 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.71x = 1,181.97 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.71x = 355,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,902.99/787.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.82

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