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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.49, 1,180.11 and 324.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.49, 1,180.11 and 324.41 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.49 : 1,180.11 = 324.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.49/1,180.11 = 324.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.49x = 1,180.11 × 324.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.49x = 382,839.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,839.49/786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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