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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.55, 1,173.78 and 320.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.55, 1,173.78 and 320.19 is: 480.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.55 : 1,173.78 = 320.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.55/1,173.78 = 320.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.55x = 1,173.78 × 320.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.55x = 375,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,832.62/782.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.27

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