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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,177.92 and 445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,177.92 and 445.44 is: 668.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,177.92 = 445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,177.92 = 445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,177.92 × 445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 524,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,692.68/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.16

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