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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.53, 1,183.59 and 399.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.53, 1,183.59 and 399.02 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.53 : 1,183.59 = 399.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.53/1,183.59 = 399.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.53x = 1,183.59 × 399.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.53x = 472,270.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,270.16/789.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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