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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.95, 1,180.71 and 441.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.95, 1,180.71 and 441.07 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.95 : 1,180.71 = 441.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.95/1,180.71 = 441.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.95x = 1,180.71 × 441.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.95x = 520,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,772.81/787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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