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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.70, 1,178.35 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.70, 1,178.35 and 323.10 is: 484.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.70 : 1,178.35 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.70/1,178.35 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.70x = 1,178.35 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.70x = 380,724.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,724.89/785.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.57

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