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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.00, 1,184.70 and 327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.00, 1,184.70 and 327.54 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.00 : 1,184.70 = 327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.00/1,184.70 = 327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.00x = 1,184.70 × 327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.00x = 388,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,041.39/790.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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