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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,182.48 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,182.48 and 301.04 is: 451.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,182.48 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,182.48 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,182.48 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 355,973.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,973.78/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.75

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