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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.93, 1,179.25 and 323.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.93, 1,179.25 and 323.81 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.93 : 1,179.25 = 323.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.93/1,179.25 = 323.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.93x = 1,179.25 × 323.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.93x = 381,852.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,852.94/785.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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