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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.58, 1,173.87 and 320.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.58, 1,173.87 and 320.26 is: 480.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.58 : 1,173.87 = 320.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.58/1,173.87 = 320.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.58x = 1,173.87 × 320.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.58x = 375,943.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,943.61/782.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.39

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