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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.50, 1,182.09 and 326.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.50, 1,182.09 and 326.61 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.50 : 1,182.09 = 326.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.50/1,182.09 = 326.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.50x = 1,182.09 × 326.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.50x = 386,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,076.50/788.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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