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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,173.94 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,173.94 and 320.51 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,173.94 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,173.94 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,173.94 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 376,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,257.91/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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