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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,182.27 and 378.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,182.27 and 378.81 is: 567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,182.27 = 378.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,182.27 = 378.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,182.27 × 378.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 447,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,855.70/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.35

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