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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.98, 1,180.58 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.98, 1,180.58 and 324.88 is: 487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.98 : 1,180.58 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.98/1,180.58 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.98x = 1,180.58 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.98x = 383,542.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,542.25/786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.36

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