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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.49, 1,182.80 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.49, 1,182.80 and 326.18 is: 489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.49 : 1,182.80 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.49/1,182.80 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.49x = 1,182.80 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.49x = 385,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,809.48/788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.30

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