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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.09, 1,182.87 and 442.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.09, 1,182.87 and 442.59 is: 663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.09 : 1,182.87 = 442.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.09/1,182.87 = 442.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.09x = 1,182.87 × 442.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.09x = 523,526.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,526.43/789.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.46

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