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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,178.95 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,178.95 and 323.70 is: 485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,178.95 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,178.95 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,178.95 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 381,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,626.12/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.43

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