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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,182.78 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,182.78 and 301.51 is: 452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,182.78 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,182.78 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,182.78 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 356,620.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,620.00/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.14

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