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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,180.34 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,180.34 and 324.66 is: 486.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,180.34 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,180.34 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,180.34 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 383,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,209.18/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.91

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