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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.63, 1,180.02 and 324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.63, 1,180.02 and 324.36 is: 486.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.63 : 1,180.02 = 324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.63/1,180.02 = 324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.63x = 1,180.02 × 324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.63x = 382,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,751.29/786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.57

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