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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.56, 1,182.94 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.56, 1,182.94 and 301.55 is: 452.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.56 : 1,182.94 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.56/1,182.94 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.56x = 1,182.94 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.56x = 356,708.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,708.89/788.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.36

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