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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.34, 1,180.98 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.34, 1,180.98 and 325 is: 487.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.34 : 1,180.98 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.34/1,180.98 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.34x = 1,180.98 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.34x = 383,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,818.50/787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.49

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