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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.31, 1,184.03 and 778.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.31, 1,184.03 and 778.65 is: 1,168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.31 : 1,184.03 = 778.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.31/1,184.03 = 778.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.31x = 1,184.03 × 778.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.31x = 921,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,944.96/789.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.04

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