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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.72, 1,184.34 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.72, 1,184.34 and 302.50 is: 453.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.72 : 1,184.34 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.72/1,184.34 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.72x = 1,184.34 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.72x = 358,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,262.85/789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.66

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