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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.61, 1,180.48 and 325.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.61, 1,180.48 and 325.16 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.61 : 1,180.48 = 325.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.61/1,180.48 = 325.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.61x = 1,180.48 × 325.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.61x = 383,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,844.88/787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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