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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.16, 1,177.45 and 322.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.16, 1,177.45 and 322.70 is: 483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.16 : 1,177.45 = 322.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.16/1,177.45 = 322.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.16x = 1,177.45 × 322.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.16x = 379,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,958.53/785.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.93

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