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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,178.43 and 323.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,178.43 and 323.55 is: 484.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,178.43 = 323.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,178.43 = 323.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,178.43 × 323.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 381,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,281.03/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.91

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