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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.88, 1,184.72 and 378.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.88, 1,184.72 and 378.76 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.88 : 1,184.72 = 378.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.88/1,184.72 = 378.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.88x = 1,184.72 × 378.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.88x = 448,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,724.55/789.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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