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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.53, 1,180.96 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.53, 1,180.96 and 440.55 is: 661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.53 : 1,180.96 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.53/1,180.96 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.53x = 1,180.96 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.53x = 520,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,271.93/786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.48

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