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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.59, 1,183.19 and 326.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.59, 1,183.19 and 326.69 is: 490.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.59 : 1,183.19 = 326.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.59/1,183.19 = 326.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.59x = 1,183.19 × 326.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.59x = 386,536.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,536.34/788.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.16

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