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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,181.09 and 325.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,181.09 and 325.40 is: 488.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,181.09 = 325.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,181.09 = 325.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,181.09 × 325.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 384,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,321.59/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.19

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