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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.99, 1,183.39 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.99, 1,183.39 and 377.51 is: 566.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.99 : 1,183.39 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.99/1,183.39 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.99x = 1,183.39 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.99x = 446,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,741.56/788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.22

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