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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,183.92 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,183.92 and 302.22 is: 453.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,183.92 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,183.92 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,183.92 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 357,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,804.30/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.39

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