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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.11, 1,182.85 and 441.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.11, 1,182.85 and 441.94 is: 662.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.11 : 1,182.85 = 441.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.11/1,182.85 = 441.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.11x = 1,182.85 × 441.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.11x = 522,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,743.56/789.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.44

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