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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.77, 1,182.06 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.77, 1,182.06 and 325.89 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.77 : 1,182.06 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.77/1,182.06 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.77x = 1,182.06 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.77x = 385,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,221.53/787.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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