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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.53, 1,179.46 and 439.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.53, 1,179.46 and 439.55 is: 659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.53 : 1,179.46 = 439.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.53/1,179.46 = 439.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.53x = 1,179.46 × 439.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.53x = 518,423.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,423.55/785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.97

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