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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.40, 1,182.78 and 301.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.40, 1,182.78 and 301.41 is: 452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.40 : 1,182.78 = 301.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.40/1,182.78 = 301.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.40x = 1,182.78 × 301.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.40x = 356,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,501.72/788.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.18

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