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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,180.40 and 324.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,180.40 and 324.93 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,180.40 = 324.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,180.40 = 324.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,180.40 × 324.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 383,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,548.18/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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