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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.59, 1,176.85 and 322.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.59, 1,176.85 and 322.25 is: 483.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.59 : 1,176.85 = 322.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.59/1,176.85 = 322.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.59x = 1,176.85 × 322.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.59x = 379,242.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,242.05/784.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.36

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