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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,184.02 and 350.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,184.02 and 350.55 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,184.02 = 350.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,184.02 = 350.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,184.02 × 350.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 415,057.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,057.33/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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