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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,179.60 and 440.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,179.60 and 440.59 is: 660.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,179.60 = 440.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,179.60 = 440.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,179.60 × 440.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 519,719.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,719.96/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.59

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