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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.03, 1,183.74 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.03, 1,183.74 and 302.12 is: 453.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.03 : 1,183.74 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.03/1,183.74 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.03x = 1,183.74 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.03x = 357,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,625.61/789.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.25

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