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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.94, 1,184.46 and 320.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.94, 1,184.46 and 320.98 is: 481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.94 : 1,184.46 = 320.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.94/1,184.46 = 320.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.94x = 1,184.46 × 320.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.94x = 380,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,187.97/789.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.29

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