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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.51, 1,180.29 and 325

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.51, 1,180.29 and 325 is: 487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.51 : 1,180.29 = 325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.51/1,180.29 = 325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.51x = 1,180.29 × 325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.51x = 383,594.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,594.25/787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.10

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