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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,185.18 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,185.18 and 328.14 is: 491.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,185.18 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,185.18 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,185.18 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 388,904.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,904.97/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.75

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