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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,180.07 and 324.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,180.07 and 324.51 is: 486.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,180.07 = 324.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,180.07 = 324.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,180.07 × 324.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 382,939.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,939.68/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.88

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