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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.72, 1,184.58 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.72, 1,184.58 and 302.66 is: 453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.72 : 1,184.58 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.72/1,184.58 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.72x = 1,184.58 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.72x = 358,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,524.98/789.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.99

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