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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.90, 1,179.78 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.90, 1,179.78 and 440.01 is: 659.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.90 : 1,179.78 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.90/1,179.78 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.90x = 1,179.78 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.90x = 519,115.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,115.00/786.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.70

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