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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.33, 1,173.84 and 320.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.33, 1,173.84 and 320.21 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.33 : 1,173.84 = 320.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.33/1,173.84 = 320.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.33x = 1,173.84 × 320.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.33x = 375,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,869.44/782.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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