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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.94, 1,182.50 and 442.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.94, 1,182.50 and 442.43 is: 663.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.94 : 1,182.50 = 442.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.94/1,182.50 = 442.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.94x = 1,182.50 × 442.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.94x = 523,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,173.48/788.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.13

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