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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.97, 1,183.59 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.97, 1,183.59 and 355.89 is: 533.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.97 : 1,183.59 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.97/1,183.59 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.97x = 1,183.59 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.97x = 421,227.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,227.85/788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.90

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