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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.40, 1,183.02 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.40, 1,183.02 and 501.04 is: 750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.40 : 1,183.02 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.40/1,183.02 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.40x = 1,183.02 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.40x = 592,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,740.34/789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.87

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