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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.57, 1,183.86 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.57, 1,183.86 and 302.40 is: 453.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.57 : 1,183.86 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.57/1,183.86 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.57x = 1,183.86 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.57x = 357,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,999.26/789.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.41

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