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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.44, 1,184.30 and 356.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.44, 1,184.30 and 356.63 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.44 : 1,184.30 = 356.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.44/1,184.30 = 356.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.44x = 1,184.30 × 356.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.44x = 422,355.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,355.13/789.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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