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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,177.48 and 323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,177.48 and 323.16 is: 484.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,177.48 = 323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,177.48 = 323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,177.48 × 323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 380,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,514.44/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.36

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