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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.51, 1,182.25 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.51, 1,182.25 and 441.88 is: 662.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.51 : 1,182.25 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.51/1,182.25 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.51x = 1,182.25 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.51x = 522,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,412.63/788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.53

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