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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.23, 1,177.39 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.23, 1,177.39 and 322.49 is: 483.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.23 : 1,177.39 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.23/1,177.39 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.23x = 1,177.39 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.23x = 379,694.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,694.28/785.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.54

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