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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.67, 1,179.62 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.67, 1,179.62 and 324.68 is: 486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.67 : 1,179.62 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.67/1,179.62 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.67x = 1,179.62 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.67x = 382,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,991.50/786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.85

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