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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,174.05 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,174.05 and 320.45 is: 480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,174.05 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,174.05 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,174.05 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 376,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,218.45/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.72

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