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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.60, 1,177.73 and 323.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.60, 1,177.73 and 323.09 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.60 : 1,177.73 = 323.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.60/1,177.73 = 323.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.60x = 1,177.73 × 323.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.60x = 380,512.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,512.79/785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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