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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.78, 1,182.90 and 320.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.78, 1,182.90 and 320.24 is: 480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.78 : 1,182.90 = 320.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.78/1,182.90 = 320.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.78x = 1,182.90 × 320.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.78x = 378,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,811.90/788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.25

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