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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,177.20 and 322.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,177.20 and 322.65 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,177.20 = 322.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,177.20 = 322.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,177.20 × 322.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 379,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,823.58/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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