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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.14, 1,179.90 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.14, 1,179.90 and 440.06 is: 659.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.14 : 1,179.90 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.14/1,179.90 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.14x = 1,179.90 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.14x = 519,220.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,220.89/787.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.63

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