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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.06, 1,179.82 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.06, 1,179.82 and 440.56 is: 660.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.06 : 1,179.82 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.06/1,179.82 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.06x = 1,179.82 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.06x = 519,781.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,781.50/787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.41

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