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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.32, 1,177.61 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.32, 1,177.61 and 322.72 is: 483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.32 : 1,177.61 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.32/1,177.61 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.32x = 1,177.61 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.32x = 380,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,033.74/785.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.92

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