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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.92, 1,183.78 and 442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.92, 1,183.78 and 442.64 is: 664.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.92 : 1,183.78 = 442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.92/1,183.78 = 442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.92x = 1,183.78 × 442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.92x = 523,988.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,988.38/788.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.18

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