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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,184.07 and 378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,184.07 and 378.42 is: 567.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,184.07 = 378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,184.07 = 378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,184.07 × 378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 448,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,075.77/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.63

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