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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,179.66 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,179.66 and 440.31 is: 659.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,179.66 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,179.66 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,179.66 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 519,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,416.09/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.95

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