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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.27, 1,178.38 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.27, 1,178.38 and 323.52 is: 484.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.27 : 1,178.38 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.27/1,178.38 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.27x = 1,178.38 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.27x = 381,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,229.50/786.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.86

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