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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.41, 1,183.20 and 326.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.41, 1,183.20 and 326.49 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.41 : 1,183.20 = 326.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.41/1,183.20 = 326.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.41x = 1,183.20 × 326.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.41x = 386,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,302.97/788.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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