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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.47, 1,183.56 and 350.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.47, 1,183.56 and 350.41 is: 525.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.47 : 1,183.56 = 350.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.47/1,183.56 = 350.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.47x = 1,183.56 × 350.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.47x = 414,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,731.26/789.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.33

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