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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,184.16 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,184.16 and 350.63 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,184.16 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,184.16 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,184.16 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 415,196.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,196.10/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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