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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.54, 1,182.88 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.54, 1,182.88 and 326.23 is: 489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.54 : 1,182.88 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.54/1,182.88 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.54x = 1,182.88 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.54x = 385,893.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,893.21/788.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.38

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