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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.38, 1,181.21 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.38, 1,181.21 and 324.90 is: 487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.38 : 1,181.21 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.38/1,181.21 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.38x = 1,181.21 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.38x = 383,775.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,775.13/787.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.41

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