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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,184.19 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,184.19 and 356.52 is: 535.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,184.19 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,184.19 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,184.19 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 422,181.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,181.50/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.05

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