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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.99, 1,185.75 and 379.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.99, 1,185.75 and 379.41 is: 569.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.99 : 1,185.75 = 379.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.99/1,185.75 = 379.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.99x = 1,185.75 × 379.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.99x = 449,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,885.41/789.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.48

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