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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,180.13 and 324.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,180.13 and 324.86 is: 486.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,180.13 = 324.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,180.13 = 324.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,180.13 × 324.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 383,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,369.51/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.90

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