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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,184.36 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,184.36 and 356.76 is: 534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,184.36 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,184.36 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,184.36 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 422,530.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,530.49/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.96

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