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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,180.23 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,180.23 and 440.04 is: 659.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,180.23 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,180.23 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,180.23 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 519,348.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,348.41/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.44

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