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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.52, 1,182.80 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.52, 1,182.80 and 302.24 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.52 : 1,182.80 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.52/1,182.80 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.52x = 1,182.80 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.52x = 357,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,489.47/789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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