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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,183.65 and 356.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,183.65 and 356.46 is: 534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,183.65 = 356.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,183.65 = 356.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,183.65 × 356.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 421,923.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,923.88/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.80

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