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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.28, 1,181.40 and 325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.28, 1,181.40 and 325.20 is: 488.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.28 : 1,181.40 = 325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.28/1,181.40 = 325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.28x = 1,181.40 × 325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.28x = 384,191.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,191.28/787.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.00

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