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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.17, 1,180.07 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.17, 1,180.07 and 324.66 is: 486.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.17 : 1,180.07 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.17/1,180.07 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.17x = 1,180.07 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.17x = 383,121.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,121.53/787.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.71

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