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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.71, 1,184.83 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.71, 1,184.83 and 378.83 is: 568.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.71 : 1,184.83 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.71/1,184.83 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.71x = 1,184.83 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.71x = 448,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,851.16/789.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.38

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