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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,179.72 and 324.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,179.72 and 324.53 is: 486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,179.72 = 324.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,179.72 = 324.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,179.72 × 324.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 382,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,848.63/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.70

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