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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.04, 1,183.56 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.04, 1,183.56 and 376.93 is: 565.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.04 : 1,183.56 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.04/1,183.56 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.04x = 1,183.56 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.04x = 446,119.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,119.34/789.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.39

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