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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,183.86 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,183.86 and 302.49 is: 453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,183.86 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,183.86 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,183.86 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 358,105.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,105.81/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.80

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