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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.93, 1,183.92 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.93, 1,183.92 and 275.93 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.93 : 1,183.92 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.93/1,183.92 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.93x = 1,183.92 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.93x = 326,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,679.05/788.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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