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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.57, 1,178.66 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.57, 1,178.66 and 323.57 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.57 : 1,178.66 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.57/1,178.66 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.57x = 1,178.66 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.57x = 381,382.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,382.77/785.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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