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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.07, 1,179.29 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.07, 1,179.29 and 323.76 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.07 : 1,179.29 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.07/1,179.29 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.07x = 1,179.29 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.07x = 381,806.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,806.93/786.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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