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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.25, 1,180.69 and 324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.25, 1,180.69 and 324.57 is: 486.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.25 : 1,180.69 = 324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.25/1,180.69 = 324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.25x = 1,180.69 × 324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.25x = 383,216.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,216.55/787.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.78

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