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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,182.38 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,182.38 and 301.05 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,182.38 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,182.38 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,182.38 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 355,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,953.99/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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