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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.32, 1,183.35 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.32, 1,183.35 and 302.72 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.32 : 1,183.35 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.32/1,183.35 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.32x = 1,183.35 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.32x = 358,217.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,217.80/789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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