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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,182.27 and 325.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,182.27 and 325.89 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,182.27 = 325.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,182.27 = 325.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,182.27 × 325.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 385,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,289.97/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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