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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,182.82 and 301.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,182.82 and 301.62 is: 452.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,182.82 = 301.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,182.82 = 301.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,182.82 × 301.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 356,762.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,762.17/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.45

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