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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,183.09 and 326.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,183.09 and 326.00 is: 489.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,183.09 = 326.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,183.09 = 326.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,183.09 × 326.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 385,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,683.44/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.00

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