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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,178.98 and 323.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,178.98 and 323.44 is: 485.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,178.98 = 323.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,178.98 = 323.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,178.98 × 323.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 381,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,332.24/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.16

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