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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.78, 1,183.50 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.78, 1,183.50 and 326.66 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.78 : 1,183.50 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.78/1,183.50 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.78x = 1,183.50 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.78x = 386,596.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,596.19/788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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