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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.75, 1,184.94 and 327.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.75, 1,184.94 and 327.42 is: 491.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.75 : 1,184.94 = 327.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.75/1,184.94 = 327.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.75x = 1,184.94 × 327.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.75x = 387,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,966.31/789.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.25

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