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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.86, 1,181.62 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.86, 1,181.62 and 300.90 is: 451.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.86 : 1,181.62 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.86/1,181.62 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.86x = 1,181.62 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.86x = 355,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,549.46/787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.29

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