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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.11, 1,178.85 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.11, 1,178.85 and 323.60 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.11 : 1,178.85 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.11/1,178.85 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.11x = 1,178.85 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.11x = 381,471.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,471.18/786.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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