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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.11, 1,179.74 and 324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.11, 1,179.74 and 324.31 is: 486.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.11 : 1,179.74 = 324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.11/1,179.74 = 324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.11x = 1,179.74 × 324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.11x = 382,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,601.48/787.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.08

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