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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.70, 1,184.80 and 328.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.70, 1,184.80 and 328.37 is: 492.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.70 : 1,184.80 = 328.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.70/1,184.80 = 328.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.70x = 1,184.80 × 328.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.70x = 389,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,046.85/789.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.65

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