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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.06, 1,183.60 and 326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.06, 1,183.60 and 326.71 is: 490.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.06 : 1,183.60 = 326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.06/1,183.60 = 326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.06x = 1,183.60 × 326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.06x = 386,694.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,694.64/789.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.07

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