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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.17, 1,181.57 and 325.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.17, 1,181.57 and 325.66 is: 488.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.17 : 1,181.57 = 325.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.17/1,181.57 = 325.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.17x = 1,181.57 × 325.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.17x = 384,790.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,790.09/788.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.21

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