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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790.86, 1,185.36 and 328.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790.86, 1,185.36 and 328.11 is: 491.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790.86 : 1,185.36 = 328.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790.86/1,185.36 = 328.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790.86x = 1,185.36 × 328.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790.86x = 388,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,928.47/790.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.78

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