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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.08, 1,182.12 and 300.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.08, 1,182.12 and 300.73 is: 451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.08 : 1,182.12 = 300.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.08/1,182.12 = 300.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.08x = 1,182.12 × 300.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.08x = 355,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,498.95/788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.10

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