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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.21, 1,173.56 and 320.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.21, 1,173.56 and 320.27 is: 480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.21 : 1,173.56 = 320.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.21/1,173.56 = 320.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.21x = 1,173.56 × 320.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.21x = 375,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,848.59/782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.50

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