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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.86, 1,184.80 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.86, 1,184.80 and 356.92 is: 535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.86 : 1,184.80 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.86/1,184.80 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.86x = 1,184.80 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.86x = 422,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,878.82/789.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.38

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