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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.86, 1,184.60 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.86, 1,184.60 and 302.78 is: 454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.86 : 1,184.60 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.86/1,184.60 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.86x = 1,184.60 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.86x = 358,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,673.19/789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.10

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