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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,183.32 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,183.32 and 302.11 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,183.32 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,183.32 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,183.32 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 357,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,492.81/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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