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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,178.62 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,178.62 and 323.30 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,178.62 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,178.62 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,178.62 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 381,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,047.85/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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