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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,180.98 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,180.98 and 301.17 is: 451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,180.98 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,180.98 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,180.98 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 355,675.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,675.75/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.50

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