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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.51, 1,183.17 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.51, 1,183.17 and 326.48 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.51 : 1,183.17 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.51/1,183.17 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.51x = 1,183.17 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.51x = 386,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,276.65/788.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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