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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.52, 1,173.57 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.52, 1,173.57 and 320.16 is: 480.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.52 : 1,173.57 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.52/1,173.57 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.52x = 1,173.57 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.52x = 375,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,730.17/782.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.15

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