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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.83, 1,183.56 and 393.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.83, 1,183.56 and 393.82 is: 590.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.83 : 1,183.56 = 393.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.83/1,183.56 = 393.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.83x = 1,183.56 × 393.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.83x = 466,109.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,109.60/788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.89

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