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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.85, 1,182.61 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.85, 1,182.61 and 326.34 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.85 : 1,182.61 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.85/1,182.61 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.85x = 1,182.61 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.85x = 385,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,932.95/788.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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