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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.06 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.06 and 301.41 is: 452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.06 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.06 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.06 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 356,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,284.70/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.01

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