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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.42, 1,183.32 and 442.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.42, 1,183.32 and 442.92 is: 663.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.42 : 1,183.32 = 442.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.42/1,183.32 = 442.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.42x = 1,183.32 × 442.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.42x = 524,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,116.09/789.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.93

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