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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.08, 1,183.19 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.08, 1,183.19 and 378 is: 566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.08 : 1,183.19 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.08/1,183.19 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.08x = 1,183.19 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.08x = 447,243.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,243.93/789.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.80

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