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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.23, 1,180.85 and 324.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.23, 1,180.85 and 324.68 is: 487.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.23 : 1,180.85 = 324.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.23/1,180.85 = 324.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.23x = 1,180.85 × 324.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.23x = 383,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,398.38/787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.02

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