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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,185.08 and 394.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,185.08 and 394.84 is: 592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,185.08 = 394.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,185.08 = 394.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,185.08 × 394.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 467,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,916.99/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.42

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