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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.25, 1,179.38 and 444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.25, 1,179.38 and 444.25 is: 666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.25 : 1,179.38 = 444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.25/1,179.38 = 444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.25x = 1,179.38 × 444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.25x = 523,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,937.34/786.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.38

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