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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.48, 1,183.92 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.48, 1,183.92 and 378.18 is: 567.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.48 : 1,183.92 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.48/1,183.92 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.48x = 1,183.92 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.48x = 447,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,734.87/789.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.13

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