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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.19, 1,184.09 and 356.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.19, 1,184.09 and 356.65 is: 535.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.19 : 1,184.09 = 356.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.19/1,184.09 = 356.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.19x = 1,184.09 × 356.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.19x = 422,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,305.70/789.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.11

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