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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.40, 1,184.22 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.40, 1,184.22 and 378.46 is: 567.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.40 : 1,184.22 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.40/1,184.22 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.40x = 1,184.22 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.40x = 448,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,181.38/789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.75

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