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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.26, 1,178.41 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.26, 1,178.41 and 323.75 is: 485.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.26 : 1,178.41 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.26/1,178.41 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.26x = 1,178.41 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.26x = 381,510.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,510.24/786.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.22

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