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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.06, 1,178.82 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.06, 1,178.82 and 323.61 is: 485.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.06 : 1,178.82 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.06/1,178.82 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.06x = 1,178.82 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.06x = 381,474.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,474.73/786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.30

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