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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.76, 1,177.22 and 322.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.76, 1,177.22 and 322.27 is: 483.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.76 : 1,177.22 = 322.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.76/1,177.22 = 322.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.76x = 1,177.22 × 322.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.76x = 379,382.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,382.17/784.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.44

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