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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.02, 1,181.94 and 325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.02, 1,181.94 and 325.48 is: 488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.02 : 1,181.94 = 325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.02/1,181.94 = 325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.02x = 1,181.94 × 325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.02x = 384,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,697.83/788.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.18

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