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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.89, 1,185.03 and 328.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.89, 1,185.03 and 328.02 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.89 : 1,185.03 = 328.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.89/1,185.03 = 328.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.89x = 1,185.03 × 328.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.89x = 388,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,709.10/789.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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