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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.28, 1,178.00 and 323.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.28, 1,178.00 and 323.00 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.28 : 1,178.00 = 323.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.28/1,178.00 = 323.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.28x = 1,178.00 × 323.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.28x = 380,486.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,486.50/785.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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