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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.80, 1,184.19 and 327.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.80, 1,184.19 and 327.90 is: 491.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.80 : 1,184.19 = 327.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.80/1,184.19 = 327.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.80x = 1,184.19 × 327.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.80x = 388,290.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,290.50/789.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.63

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