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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.00, 1,180.74 and 325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.00, 1,180.74 and 325.00 is: 487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.00 : 1,180.74 = 325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.00/1,180.74 = 325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.00x = 1,180.74 × 325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.00x = 383,736.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,736.55/787.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.59

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