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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.69, 1,181.78 and 325.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.69, 1,181.78 and 325.50 is: 488.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.69 : 1,181.78 = 325.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.69/1,181.78 = 325.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.69x = 1,181.78 × 325.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.69x = 384,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,670.12/787.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.35

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