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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.60, 1,183.06 and 294.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.60, 1,183.06 and 294.98 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.60 : 1,183.06 = 294.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.60/1,183.06 = 294.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.60x = 1,183.06 × 294.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.60x = 348,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,971.83/788.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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