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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.69, 1,179.26 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.69, 1,179.26 and 440.19 is: 659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.69 : 1,179.26 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.69/1,179.26 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.69x = 1,179.26 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.69x = 519,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,096.26/786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.85

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