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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.66, 1,180.35 and 324.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.66, 1,180.35 and 324.43 is: 486.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.66 : 1,180.35 = 324.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.66/1,180.35 = 324.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.66x = 1,180.35 × 324.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.66x = 382,940.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,940.41/786.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.79

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