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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,183.68 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,183.68 and 378.72 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,183.68 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,183.68 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,183.68 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 448,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,283.29/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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