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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.16, 1,183.58 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.16, 1,183.58 and 302.04 is: 453.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.16 : 1,183.58 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.16/1,183.58 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.16x = 1,183.58 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.16x = 357,488.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,488.50/789.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.00

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