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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.79, 1,181.90 and 300.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.79, 1,181.90 and 300.98 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.79 : 1,181.90 = 300.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.79/1,181.90 = 300.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.79x = 1,181.90 × 300.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.79x = 355,731.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,731.97/787.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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