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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,173.75 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,173.75 and 320.22 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,173.75 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,173.75 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,173.75 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 375,858.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,858.23/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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