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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,180.17 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,180.17 and 324.57 is: 486.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,180.17 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,180.17 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,180.17 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 383,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,047.78/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.87

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