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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.00, 1,182.47 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.00, 1,182.47 and 301.08 is: 451.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.00 : 1,182.47 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.00/1,182.47 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.00x = 1,182.47 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.00x = 356,021.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,021.00/788.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.81

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