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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.54, 1,183.48 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.54, 1,183.48 and 399.83 is: 599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.54 : 1,183.48 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.54/1,183.48 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.54x = 1,183.48 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.54x = 473,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,188.81/789.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.32

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