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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.36, 1,180.32 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.36, 1,180.32 and 444.64 is: 666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.36 : 1,180.32 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.36/1,180.32 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.36x = 1,180.32 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.36x = 524,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,817.48/787.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.55

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