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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.57, 1,180.17 and 324.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.57, 1,180.17 and 324.58 is: 486.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.57 : 1,180.17 = 324.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.57/1,180.17 = 324.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.57x = 1,180.17 × 324.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.57x = 383,052.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,052.05/786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.99

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