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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.80, 1,183.70 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.80, 1,183.70 and 302.20 is: 452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.80 : 1,183.70 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.80/1,183.70 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.80x = 1,183.70 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.80x = 357,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,714.14/789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.92

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