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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.46, 1,178.18 and 322.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.46, 1,178.18 and 322.94 is: 484.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.46 : 1,178.18 = 322.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.46/1,178.18 = 322.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.46x = 1,178.18 × 322.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.46x = 380,481.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,481.45/785.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.41

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