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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,179.20 and 324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,179.20 and 324.06 is: 486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,179.20 = 324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,179.20 = 324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,179.20 × 324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 382,131.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,131.55/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.15

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