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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.27, 1,180.20 and 324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.27, 1,180.20 and 324.32 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.27 : 1,180.20 = 324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.27/1,180.20 = 324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.27x = 1,180.20 × 324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.27x = 382,762.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,762.46/786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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