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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,183.97 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,183.97 and 443.33 is: 664.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,183.97 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,183.97 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,183.97 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 524,886.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,886.55/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.55

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