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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.96, 1,183.92 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.96, 1,183.92 and 378.24 is: 566.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.96 : 1,183.92 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.96/1,183.92 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.96x = 1,183.92 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.96x = 447,805.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,805.90/789.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.87

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