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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,183.83 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,183.83 and 302.14 is: 453.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,183.83 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,183.83 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,183.83 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 357,682.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,682.40/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.28

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