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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.21, 1,182.23 and 398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.21, 1,182.23 and 398.67 is: 597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.21 : 1,182.23 = 398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.21/1,182.23 = 398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.21x = 1,182.23 × 398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.21x = 471,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,317.64/789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.20

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