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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.48, 1,181.45 and 319.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.48, 1,181.45 and 319.03 is: 478.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.48 : 1,181.45 = 319.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.48/1,181.45 = 319.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.48x = 1,181.45 × 319.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.48x = 376,915.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,915.84/787.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.64

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