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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.19, 1,180 and 440.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.19, 1,180 and 440.69 is: 660.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.19 : 1,180 = 440.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.19/1,180 = 440.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.19x = 1,180 × 440.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.19x = 520,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,014.20/787.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.60

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