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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,178.89 and 323.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,178.89 and 323.49 is: 485.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,178.89 = 323.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,178.89 = 323.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,178.89 × 323.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 381,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,359.13/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.05

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