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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.77, 1,182.72 and 301.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.77, 1,182.72 and 301.87 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.77 : 1,182.72 = 301.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.77/1,182.72 = 301.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.77x = 1,182.72 × 301.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.77x = 357,027.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,027.69/788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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