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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.28, 1,181.72 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.28, 1,181.72 and 301.68 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.28 : 1,181.72 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.28/1,181.72 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.28x = 1,181.72 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.28x = 356,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,501.29/788.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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