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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789.95, 1,185.15 and 327.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789.95, 1,185.15 and 327.65 is: 491.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789.95 : 1,185.15 = 327.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789.95/1,185.15 = 327.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789.95x = 1,185.15 × 327.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789.95x = 388,308.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,308.47/789.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.56

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