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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,178.55 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,178.55 and 323.46 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,178.55 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,178.55 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,178.55 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 381,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,213.78/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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