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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.23, 1,176.34 and 321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.23, 1,176.34 and 321.68 is: 482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.23 : 1,176.34 = 321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.23/1,176.34 = 321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.23x = 1,176.34 × 321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.23x = 378,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,401.66/784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.52

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