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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.55, 1,183.11 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.55, 1,183.11 and 442.29 is: 663.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.55 : 1,183.11 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.55/1,183.11 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.55x = 1,183.11 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.55x = 523,277.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,277.72/788.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.59

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