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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.80, 1,183.24 and 301.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.80, 1,183.24 and 301.78 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.80 : 1,183.24 = 301.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.80/1,183.24 = 301.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.80x = 1,183.24 × 301.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.80x = 357,078.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,078.17/788.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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