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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,185.35 and 400.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,185.35 and 400.03 is: 600.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,185.35 = 400.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,185.35 = 400.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,185.35 × 400.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 474,169.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,169.63/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.41

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