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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,183.80 and 356.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,183.80 and 356.22 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,183.80 = 356.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,183.80 = 356.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,183.80 × 356.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 421,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,693.24/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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