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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.87, 1,179.77 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.87, 1,179.77 and 440.44 is: 660.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.87 : 1,179.77 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.87/1,179.77 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.87x = 1,179.77 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.87x = 519,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,615.79/786.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.36

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