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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.90, 1,182.45 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.90, 1,182.45 and 325.90 is: 489.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.90 : 1,182.45 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.90/1,182.45 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.90x = 1,182.45 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.90x = 385,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,354.54/787.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.09

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