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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.21, 1,180.96 and 325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.21, 1,180.96 and 325.24 is: 487.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.21 : 1,180.96 = 325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.21/1,180.96 = 325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.21x = 1,180.96 × 325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.21x = 384,095.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,095.43/787.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.92

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