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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,177.72 and 323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,177.72 and 323.18 is: 484.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,177.72 = 323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,177.72 = 323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,177.72 × 323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 380,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,616.88/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.69

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