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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.74, 1,182.87 and 446.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.74, 1,182.87 and 446.50 is: 669.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.74 : 1,182.87 = 446.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.74/1,182.87 = 446.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.74x = 1,182.87 × 446.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.74x = 528,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,151.46/788.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.61

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