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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,180.89 and 324.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,180.89 and 324.83 is: 487.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,180.89 = 324.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,180.89 = 324.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,180.89 × 324.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 383,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,588.50/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.05

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