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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.65, 1,177.11 and 322.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.65, 1,177.11 and 322.68 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.65 : 1,177.11 = 322.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.65/1,177.11 = 322.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.65x = 1,177.11 × 322.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.65x = 379,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,829.85/784.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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