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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,181.56 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,181.56 and 440.96 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,181.56 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,181.56 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,181.56 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 521,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,020.70/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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