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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.60, 1,182.53 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.60, 1,182.53 and 301.32 is: 451.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.60 : 1,182.53 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.60/1,182.53 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.60x = 1,182.53 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.60x = 356,320.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,320.69/788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.84

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