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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,182.60 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,182.60 and 301.38 is: 451.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,182.60 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,182.60 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,182.60 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 356,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,411.99/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.93

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