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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,182.48 and 441.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,182.48 and 441.54 is: 661.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,182.48 = 441.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,182.48 = 441.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,182.48 × 441.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 522,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,112.22/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.69

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