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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.66, 1,183.55 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.66, 1,183.55 and 326.85 is: 489.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.66 : 1,183.55 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.66/1,183.55 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.66x = 1,183.55 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.66x = 386,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,837.24/789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.88

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