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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.87, 1,180.29 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.87, 1,180.29 and 324.54 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.87 : 1,180.29 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.87/1,180.29 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.87x = 1,180.29 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.87x = 383,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,051.32/786.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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