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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,176.60 and 328.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,176.60 and 328.08 is: 492.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,176.60 = 328.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,176.60 = 328.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,176.60 × 328.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 386,018.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,018.93/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.32

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