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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.12, 1,184.04 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.12, 1,184.04 and 533.04 is: 799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.12 : 1,184.04 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.12/1,184.04 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.12x = 1,184.04 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.12x = 631,140.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,140.68/789.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.80

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