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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.59, 1,178.16 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.59, 1,178.16 and 323.32 is: 484.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.59 : 1,178.16 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.59/1,178.16 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.59x = 1,178.16 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.59x = 380,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,922.69/785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.89

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