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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.44, 1,181.75 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.44, 1,181.75 and 441.93 is: 662.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.44 : 1,181.75 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.44/1,181.75 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.44x = 1,181.75 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.44x = 522,251.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,251.88/788.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.39

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