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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.52, 1,182.99 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.52, 1,182.99 and 301.61 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.52 : 1,182.99 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.52/1,182.99 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.52x = 1,182.99 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.52x = 356,801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,801.61/788.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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