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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.38, 1,182.34 and 326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.38, 1,182.34 and 326.28 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.38 : 1,182.34 = 326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.38/1,182.34 = 326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.38x = 1,182.34 × 326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.38x = 385,773.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,773.90/788.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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