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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.86, 1,181.09 and 324.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.86, 1,181.09 and 324.92 is: 487.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.86 : 1,181.09 = 324.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.86/1,181.09 = 324.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.86x = 1,181.09 × 324.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.86x = 383,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,763.53/786.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.71

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