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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.70, 1,179.97 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.70, 1,179.97 and 324.54 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.70 : 1,179.97 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.70/1,179.97 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.70x = 1,179.97 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.70x = 382,939.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,939.94/786.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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