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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,179.50 and 324.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,179.50 and 324.27 is: 485.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,179.50 = 324.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,179.50 = 324.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,179.50 × 324.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 382,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,474.84/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.98

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