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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.16, 1,181.58 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.16, 1,181.58 and 325.66 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.16 : 1,181.58 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.16/1,181.58 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.16x = 1,181.58 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.16x = 384,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,793.34/788.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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