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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.04, 1,181.35 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.04, 1,181.35 and 301.42 is: 451.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.04 : 1,181.35 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.04/1,181.35 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.04x = 1,181.35 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.04x = 356,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,082.52/788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.86

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