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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.77, 1,183.16 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.77, 1,183.16 and 302.16 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.77 : 1,183.16 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.77/1,183.16 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.77x = 1,183.16 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.77x = 357,508.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,508.82/788.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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