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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,183.21 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,183.21 and 302.32 is: 453.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,183.21 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,183.21 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,183.21 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 357,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,704.33/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.15

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