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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.57, 1,177.22 and 322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.57, 1,177.22 and 322.67 is: 484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.57 : 1,177.22 = 322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.57/1,177.22 = 322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.57x = 1,177.22 × 322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.57x = 379,853.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,853.58/784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.16

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