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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.39, 1,177.53 and 323.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.39, 1,177.53 and 323.03 is: 484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.39 : 1,177.53 = 323.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.39/1,177.53 = 323.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.39x = 1,177.53 × 323.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.39x = 380,371.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,371.63/785.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.31

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