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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,183.39 and 356.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,183.39 and 356.09 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,183.39 = 356.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,183.39 = 356.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,183.39 × 356.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 421,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,386.54/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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