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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.33, 1,184.00 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.33, 1,184.00 and 302.72 is: 454.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.33 : 1,184.00 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.33/1,184.00 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.33x = 1,184.00 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.33x = 358,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,421.41/789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.08

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