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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.24, 1,178.88 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.24, 1,178.88 and 444.48 is: 666.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.24 : 1,178.88 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.24/1,178.88 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.24x = 1,178.88 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.24x = 523,988.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,988.58/786.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.45

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