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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.42, 1,174.55 and 320.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.42, 1,174.55 and 320.57 is: 481.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.42 : 1,174.55 = 320.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.42/1,174.55 = 320.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.42x = 1,174.55 × 320.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.42x = 376,520.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,520.92/782.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.23

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