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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.21, 1,183.63 and 350.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.21, 1,183.63 and 350.22 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.21 : 1,183.63 = 350.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.21/1,183.63 = 350.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.21x = 1,183.63 × 350.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.21x = 414,530.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,530.90/789.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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