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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.07, 1,183.62 and 326.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.07, 1,183.62 and 326.86 is: 490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.07 : 1,183.62 = 326.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.07/1,183.62 = 326.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.07x = 1,183.62 × 326.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.07x = 386,878.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,878.03/789.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.30

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