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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.49, 1,174.04 and 320.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.49, 1,174.04 and 320.68 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.49 : 1,174.04 = 320.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.49/1,174.04 = 320.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.49x = 1,174.04 × 320.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.49x = 376,497.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,497.32/782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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