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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.33, 1,177.05 and 322.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.33, 1,177.05 and 322.53 is: 484.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.33 : 1,177.05 = 322.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.33/1,177.05 = 322.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.33x = 1,177.05 × 322.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.33x = 379,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,630.19/784.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.02

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