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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,183.01 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,183.01 and 301.58 is: 452.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,183.01 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,183.01 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,183.01 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 356,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,772.16/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.43

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