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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,182.35 and 441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,182.35 and 441.95 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,182.35 = 441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,182.35 = 441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,182.35 × 441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 522,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,531.46/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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