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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.92, 1,181.84 and 325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.92, 1,181.84 and 325.72 is: 488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.92 : 1,181.84 = 325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.92/1,181.84 = 325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.92x = 1,181.84 × 325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.92x = 384,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,948.92/787.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.56

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