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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789, 1,184 and 333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789, 1,184 and 333 is: 499.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789 : 1,184 = 333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789/1,184 = 333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789x = 1,184 × 333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789x = 394,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,272/789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.71

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