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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,179.84 and 439.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,179.84 and 439.80 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,179.84 = 439.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,179.84 = 439.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,179.84 × 439.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 518,893.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,893.63/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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