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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.53, 1,178.09 and 323.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.53, 1,178.09 and 323.43 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.53 : 1,178.09 = 323.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.53/1,178.09 = 323.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.53x = 1,178.09 × 323.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.53x = 381,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,032.59/785.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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