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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,183.72 and 356.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,183.72 and 356.32 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,183.72 = 356.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,183.72 = 356.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,183.72 × 356.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 421,783.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,783.11/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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