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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.80, 1,180.92 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.80, 1,180.92 and 300.48 is: 450.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.80 : 1,180.92 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.80/1,180.92 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.80x = 1,180.92 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.80x = 354,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,842.84/787.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.42

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