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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.70, 1,179.18 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.70, 1,179.18 and 324.24 is: 486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.70 : 1,179.18 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.70/1,179.18 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.70x = 1,179.18 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.70x = 382,337.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,337.32/786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.00

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