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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.75, 1,183.28 and 442.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.75, 1,183.28 and 442.58 is: 663.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.75 : 1,183.28 = 442.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.75/1,183.28 = 442.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.75x = 1,183.28 × 442.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.75x = 523,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,696.06/788.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.96

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