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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,176.93 and 322.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,176.93 and 322.52 is: 483.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,176.93 = 322.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,176.93 = 322.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,176.93 × 322.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 379,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,577.58/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.69

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