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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.29, 1,179.41 and 323.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.29, 1,179.41 and 323.93 is: 485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.29 : 1,179.41 = 323.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.29/1,179.41 = 323.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.29x = 1,179.41 × 323.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.29x = 382,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,047.61/786.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.89

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