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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.64, 1,183.44 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.64, 1,183.44 and 301.74 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.64 : 1,183.44 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.64/1,183.44 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.64x = 1,183.44 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.64x = 357,091.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,091.19/788.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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