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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.65, 1,180.44 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.65, 1,180.44 and 324.90 is: 486.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.65 : 1,180.44 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.65/1,180.44 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.65x = 1,180.44 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.65x = 383,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,524.96/787.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.92

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