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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.23, 1,184.16 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.23, 1,184.16 and 378.56 is: 567.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.23 : 1,184.16 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.23/1,184.16 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.23x = 1,184.16 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.23x = 448,275.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,275.61/789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.99

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