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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.66, 1,177.24 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.66, 1,177.24 and 322.65 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.66 : 1,177.24 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.66/1,177.24 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.66x = 1,177.24 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.66x = 379,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,841.91/784.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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