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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.97, 1,183.86 and 378.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.97, 1,183.86 and 378.03 is: 567.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.97 : 1,183.86 = 378.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.97/1,183.86 = 378.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.97x = 1,183.86 × 378.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.97x = 447,534.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,534.60/788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.24

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