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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,183.41 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,183.41 and 442.01 is: 663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,183.41 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,183.41 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,183.41 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 523,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,075.36/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.48

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