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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.86, 1,180.86 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.86, 1,180.86 and 325.06 is: 487.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.86 : 1,180.86 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.86/1,180.86 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.86x = 1,180.86 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.86x = 383,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,850.35/787.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.21

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