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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.78, 1,184.40 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.78, 1,184.40 and 321.24 is: 481.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.78 : 1,184.40 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.78/1,184.40 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.78x = 1,184.40 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.78x = 380,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,476.66/789.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.75

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