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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.58, 1,181.46 and 441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.58, 1,181.46 and 441.51 is: 661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.58 : 1,181.46 = 441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.58/1,181.46 = 441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.58x = 1,181.46 × 441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.58x = 521,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,626.40/788.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.48

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