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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.53, 1,181.27 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.53, 1,181.27 and 324.95 is: 487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.53 : 1,181.27 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.53/1,181.27 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.53x = 1,181.27 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.53x = 383,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,856.73/787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.42

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