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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,179.77 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,179.77 and 439.96 is: 660.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,179.77 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,179.77 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,179.77 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 519,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,045.35/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.09

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