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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.71, 1,183.27 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.71, 1,183.27 and 301.50 is: 452.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.71 : 1,183.27 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.71/1,183.27 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.71x = 1,183.27 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.71x = 356,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,749.99/788.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.32

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