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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,176.62 and 322.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,176.62 and 322.14 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,176.62 = 322.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,176.62 = 322.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,176.62 × 322.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 379,036.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,036.37/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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