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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,175.80 and 322.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,175.80 and 322.16 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,175.80 = 322.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,175.80 = 322.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,175.80 × 322.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 378,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,795.73/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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