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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.78, 1,182.72 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.78, 1,182.72 and 301.52 is: 452.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.78 : 1,182.72 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.78/1,182.72 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.78x = 1,182.72 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.78x = 356,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,613.73/788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.11

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