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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.63, 1,182.94 and 326.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.63, 1,182.94 and 326.07 is: 489.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.63 : 1,182.94 = 326.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.63/1,182.94 = 326.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.63x = 1,182.94 × 326.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.63x = 385,720.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,720.43/788.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.11

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