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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.65, 1,183.43 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.65, 1,183.43 and 326.34 is: 489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.65 : 1,183.43 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.65/1,183.43 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.65x = 1,183.43 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.65x = 386,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,198.91/788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.70

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