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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,183.08 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,183.08 and 377.84 is: 566.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,183.08 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,183.08 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,183.08 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 447,014.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,014.95/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.54

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