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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.30, 1,183.89 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.30, 1,183.89 and 326.97 is: 490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.30 : 1,183.89 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.30/1,183.89 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.30x = 1,183.89 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.30x = 387,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,096.51/789.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.43

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