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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.24, 1,182.59 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.24, 1,182.59 and 326.04 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.24 : 1,182.59 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.24/1,182.59 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.24x = 1,182.59 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.24x = 385,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,570.01/788.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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