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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,182.10 and 441.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,182.10 and 441.24 is: 661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,182.10 = 441.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,182.10 = 441.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,182.10 × 441.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 521,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,589.80/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.87

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