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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.36, 1,183.72 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.36, 1,183.72 and 326.85 is: 490.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.36 : 1,183.72 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.36/1,183.72 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.36x = 1,183.72 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.36x = 386,898.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,898.88/789.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.14

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