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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,183.93 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,183.93 and 327.33 is: 490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,183.93 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,183.93 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,183.93 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 387,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,529.89/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.90

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