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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.02, 1,183.92 and 559.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.02, 1,183.92 and 559.38 is: 839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.02 : 1,183.92 = 559.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.02/1,183.92 = 559.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.02x = 1,183.92 × 559.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.02x = 662,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,261.17/789.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.35

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