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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.18, 1,182.28 and 325.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.18, 1,182.28 and 325.65 is: 488.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.18 : 1,182.28 = 325.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.18/1,182.28 = 325.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.18x = 1,182.28 × 325.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.18x = 385,008.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,008.67/788.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.48

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