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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.81, 1,181.88 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.81, 1,181.88 and 300.86 is: 451.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.81 : 1,181.88 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.81/1,181.88 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.81x = 1,181.88 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.81x = 355,580.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,580.42/787.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.36

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