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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.09, 1,177.63 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.09, 1,177.63 and 322.79 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.09 : 1,177.63 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.09/1,177.63 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.09x = 1,177.63 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.09x = 380,127.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,127.19/785.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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