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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.84, 1,179.09 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.84, 1,179.09 and 323.93 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.84 : 1,179.09 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.84/1,179.09 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.84x = 1,179.09 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.84x = 381,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,945.57/785.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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