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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.47, 1,179.63 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.47, 1,179.63 and 323.96 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.47 : 1,179.63 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.47/1,179.63 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.47x = 1,179.63 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.47x = 382,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,147.04/786.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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