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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.35, 1,183.10 and 326.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.35, 1,183.10 and 326.99 is: 490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.35 : 1,183.10 = 326.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.35/1,183.10 = 326.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.35x = 1,183.10 × 326.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.35x = 386,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,863.19/789.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.11

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