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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.18, 1,179.36 and 323.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.18, 1,179.36 and 323.92 is: 485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.18 : 1,179.36 = 323.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.18/1,179.36 = 323.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.18x = 1,179.36 × 323.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.18x = 382,023.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,023.08/786.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.92

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