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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.79, 1,178.30 and 323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.79, 1,178.30 and 323.45 is: 485.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.79 : 1,178.30 = 323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.79/1,178.30 = 323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.79x = 1,178.30 × 323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.79x = 381,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,116.05/785.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.01

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