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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.38, 1,179.84 and 324.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.38, 1,179.84 and 324.03 is: 486.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.38 : 1,179.84 = 324.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.38/1,179.84 = 324.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.38x = 1,179.84 × 324.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.38x = 382,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,303.56/786.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.16

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