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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,181.94 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,181.94 and 301.20 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,181.94 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,181.94 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,181.94 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 356,000.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,000.33/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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