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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,183.73 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,183.73 and 302.08 is: 453.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,183.73 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,183.73 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,183.73 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 357,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,581.16/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.19

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