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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.19, 1,181.50 and 441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.19, 1,181.50 and 441.69 is: 662.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.19 : 1,181.50 = 441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.19/1,181.50 = 441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.19x = 1,181.50 × 441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.19x = 521,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,856.74/788.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.10

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