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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.98, 1,182.56 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.98, 1,182.56 and 301.54 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.98 : 1,182.56 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.98/1,182.56 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.98x = 1,182.56 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.98x = 356,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,589.14/788.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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