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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.46, 1,183.78 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.46, 1,183.78 and 356.38 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.46 : 1,183.78 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.46/1,183.78 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.46x = 1,183.78 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.46x = 421,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,875.52/789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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