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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,181.60 and 300.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,181.60 and 300.77 is: 450.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,181.60 = 300.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,181.60 = 300.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,181.60 × 300.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 355,388.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,388.33/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.98

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