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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.79, 1,182.50 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.79, 1,182.50 and 301.51 is: 452.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.79 : 1,182.50 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.79/1,182.50 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.79x = 1,182.50 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.79x = 356,535.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,535.58/788.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.00

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