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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.96, 1,176.42 and 322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.96, 1,176.42 and 322.20 is: 482.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.96 : 1,176.42 = 322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.96/1,176.42 = 322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.96x = 1,176.42 × 322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.96x = 379,048.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,048.14/784.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.89

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