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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.84, 1,184.76 and 443.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.84, 1,184.76 and 443.16 is: 664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.84 : 1,184.76 = 443.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.84/1,184.76 = 443.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.84x = 1,184.76 × 443.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.84x = 525,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,038.24/789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.74

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