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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.87, 1,184.50 and 378.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.87, 1,184.50 and 378.73 is: 567.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.87 : 1,184.50 = 378.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.87/1,184.50 = 378.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.87x = 1,184.50 × 378.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.87x = 448,605.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,605.69/789.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.95

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