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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,183.26 and 399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,183.26 and 399.09 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,183.26 = 399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,183.26 = 399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,183.26 × 399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 472,227.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,227.23/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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