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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.46, 1,174.16 and 320.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.46, 1,174.16 and 320.18 is: 480.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.46 : 1,174.16 = 320.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.46/1,174.16 = 320.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.46x = 1,174.16 × 320.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.46x = 375,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,935.08/782.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.45

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