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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,174.01 and 320.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,174.01 and 320.52 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,174.01 = 320.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,174.01 = 320.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,174.01 × 320.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 376,292.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,292.08/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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