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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.17, 1,184.13 and 327.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.17, 1,184.13 and 327.29 is: 491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.17 : 1,184.13 = 327.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.17/1,184.13 = 327.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.17x = 1,184.13 × 327.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.17x = 387,547.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,547.99/789.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.09

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