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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.49, 1,173.57 and 319.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.49, 1,173.57 and 319.81 is: 479.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.49 : 1,173.57 = 319.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.49/1,173.57 = 319.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.49x = 1,173.57 × 319.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.49x = 375,319.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,319.42/782.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.65

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