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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.82, 1,185.14 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.82, 1,185.14 and 303.01 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.82 : 1,185.14 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.82/1,185.14 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.82x = 1,185.14 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.82x = 359,109.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,109.27/789.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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