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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.99, 1,184.25 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.99, 1,184.25 and 302.94 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.99 : 1,184.25 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.99/1,184.25 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.99x = 1,184.25 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.99x = 358,757.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,757.83/789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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