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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,179.23 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,179.23 and 324.16 is: 486.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,179.23 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,179.23 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,179.23 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 382,254.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,254.63/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.01

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