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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,179.84 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,179.84 and 443.52 is: 666.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,179.84 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,179.84 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,179.84 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 523,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,282.64/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.36

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