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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.57, 1,182.80 and 326.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.57, 1,182.80 and 326.23 is: 489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.57 : 1,182.80 = 326.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.57/1,182.80 = 326.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.57x = 1,182.80 × 326.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.57x = 385,862.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,862.70/788.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.32

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