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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,182.26 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,182.26 and 301.19 is: 451.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,182.26 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,182.26 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,182.26 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 356,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,079.73/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.88

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