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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.38, 1,182.73 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.38, 1,182.73 and 442.50 is: 663.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.38 : 1,182.73 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.38/1,182.73 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.38x = 1,182.73 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.38x = 523,357.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,357.06/789.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.00

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