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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.65, 1,178.94 and 323.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.65, 1,178.94 and 323.90 is: 485.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.65 : 1,178.94 = 323.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.65/1,178.94 = 323.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.65x = 1,178.94 × 323.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.65x = 381,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,852.77/786.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.42

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