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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,177.97 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,177.97 and 323.28 is: 484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,177.97 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,177.97 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,177.97 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 380,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,812.53/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.96

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