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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.59, 1,180.41 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.59, 1,180.41 and 324.29 is: 486.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.59 : 1,180.41 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.59/1,180.41 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.59x = 1,180.41 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.59x = 382,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,795.16/786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.65

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