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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,183.65 and 302.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,183.65 and 302.07 is: 453.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,183.65 = 302.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,183.65 = 302.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,183.65 × 302.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 357,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,545.16/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.11

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