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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.23, 1,184.24 and 559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.23, 1,184.24 and 559.60 is: 839.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.23 : 1,184.24 = 559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.23/1,184.24 = 559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.23x = 1,184.24 × 559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.23x = 662,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,700.70/789.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.68

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