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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.73, 1,183.09 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.73, 1,183.09 and 326.82 is: 490.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.73 : 1,183.09 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.73/1,183.09 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.73x = 1,183.09 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.73x = 386,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,657.47/788.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.23

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