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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,178.44 and 323.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,178.44 and 323.06 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,178.44 = 323.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,178.44 = 323.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,178.44 × 323.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 380,706.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,706.83/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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