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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.04, 1,179.03 and 323.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.04, 1,179.03 and 323.69 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.04 : 1,179.03 = 323.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.04/1,179.03 = 323.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.04x = 1,179.03 × 323.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.04x = 381,640.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,640.22/786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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