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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,183.22 and 398.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,183.22 and 398.17 is: 596.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,183.22 = 398.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,183.22 = 398.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,183.22 × 398.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 471,114.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,114.80/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.84

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