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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,180.98 and 300.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,180.98 and 300.45 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,180.98 = 300.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,180.98 = 300.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,180.98 × 300.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 354,825.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,825.44/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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