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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.17, 1,179.96 and 440.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.17, 1,179.96 and 440.67 is: 660.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.17 : 1,179.96 = 440.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.17/1,179.96 = 440.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.17x = 1,179.96 × 440.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.17x = 519,972.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,972.97/787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.56

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