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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,181.07 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,181.07 and 325.16 is: 487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,181.07 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,181.07 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,181.07 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 384,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,036.72/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.65

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