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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.76, 1,185.18 and 379.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.76, 1,185.18 and 379.18 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.76 : 1,185.18 = 379.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.76/1,185.18 = 379.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.76x = 1,185.18 × 379.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.76x = 449,396.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,396.55/789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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