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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.32, 1,183.97 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.32, 1,183.97 and 204.32 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.32 : 1,183.97 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.32/1,183.97 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.32x = 1,183.97 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.32x = 241,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,912.22/789.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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