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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,184.25 and 373.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,184.25 and 373.14 is: 559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,184.25 = 373.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,184.25 = 373.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,184.25 × 373.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 441,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,892.44/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.53

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