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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,182.21 and 441.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,182.21 and 441.29 is: 661.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,182.21 = 441.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,182.21 = 441.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,182.21 × 441.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 521,697.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,697.45/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.90

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