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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.87, 1,182.30 and 300.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.87, 1,182.30 and 300.97 is: 451.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.87 : 1,182.30 = 300.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.87/1,182.30 = 300.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.87x = 1,182.30 × 300.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.87x = 355,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,836.83/787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.64

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