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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.28, 1,176.84 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.28, 1,176.84 and 441.52 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.28 : 1,176.84 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.28/1,176.84 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.28x = 1,176.84 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.28x = 519,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,598.40/783.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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